Edwin A. Abbott

Flatland

A Romance of Many Dimensions

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Produktbeschreibung

Very popular amongst mathematics, physics, and computer science students, Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions is an 1884 satirical novella by the English schoolmaster Edwin Abbott. Writing pseudonymously as "a square", Abbott used the fictional two-dimensional world of Flatland to offer pointed observations on the social hierarchy of Victorian culture. However, the novella's more enduring contribution is its examination of dimensions; in a foreword to one of the many publications of the novella, noted science writer Isaac Asimov described Flatland as "The best introduction one can find into the manner of perceiving dimensions" Several films have been made from the story, including a feature film in 2007 called Flatland. Other efforts have been short or experimental films, including one narrated by Dudley Moore and a short film with Martin Sheen titled Flatland: The Movie.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bibliotech Press
• Seitenzahl: 134
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Mai 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 235mm x 157mm x 12mm
• Gewicht: 372g
• ISBN-13: 9781618954978
• ISBN-10: 1618954970
• Artikelnr.: 56811662

Autorenporträt

Edwin A. Abbott (1838-1926) took first class honors in classics, mathematics, and theology at St. John's College, University of Cambridge. The diversity of his academic interests was manifested in his publications. In addition to works in biblical studies, he also published works on Shakespeare, historical theology, a biography of Francis Bacon, and a satirical novel (Flatland).He is also the author 'The Fourfold Gospel,' 'Johannine Vocabulary,' and 'Johannine Grammar.' W. G. Rushbrooke (1849-1926) also authored 'Synopticon: An Exposition of the Common Matter of the Synoptic Gospels.'