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Edwin A. Abbott, Marcus Hudson

In "Silanus the Christian," Edwin A. Abbott crafts a compelling narrative that intertwines themes of faith, identity, and moral struggle against the backdrop of early Christian society. Set in the first century, the novel presents Silanus, a fictional character whose journey reflects the tumultuous conflicts between pagan traditions and the burgeoning Christian faith. Abbott's adept use of narrative prose and dialogue captures the challenges of belief and the complexities of human relation...

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Edwin A. Abbott

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

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Edwin A. Abbott

In "Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions," Edwin A. Abbott employs a unique blend of satire, mathematics, and social critique to explore the limitations of perception and the nature of reality. Set in a two-dimensional world inhabited by geometric shapes, the narrative leads readers through a vivid exploration of social hierarchy, gender, and dimensionality. Abbott's incisive commentary, rendered in a whimsical yet thoughtful literary style, draws parallels between the rigid societal nor...

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Edwin A. Abbott

First published in 1884, Edwin A. Abbott's classic novella is many things: a biting social satire on Victorian society, an exhortation to literally think outside the box (or, if you're a privileged Spacelander, outside the cube), and above all a testament to the universal quest for knowledge and the inherent beauty and purity of mathematical truth. Flatland tells the story of "A SQUARE," a mathematician living in the Second dimension, known as Flatland, whose perceptions of his Universe ar...

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Edwin A. Abbot

I call our world Flatland, not because we call it so, but to make its nature clearer to you, my happy readers, who are privileged to live in Space.Imagine a vast sheet of paper on which straight Lines, Triangles, Squares, Pentagons, Hexagons, and other figures, instead of remaining fixed in their places, move freely about, on or in the surface, but without the power of rising above or sinking below it, very much like shadows—only hard and with luminous edges—and you will then have a...

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Edwin A. Abbott, Blythe Norbourne

Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions is a brilliant mathematical allegory disguised as a Victorian social satire. Narrated by A. Square, a respectable inhabitant of a two-dimensional world, the book moves from lucid geometric exposition to visionary encounter, as its protagonist glimpses the possibility of higher dimensions. The illustrated edition enhances Abbott's elegant conceptual play, clarifying the spatial paradoxes that made the work a landmark in speculative fiction, popular mat...

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Edwin A. Abbott

**A “romance in many dimensions” that has fascinated generations of readers with its clever blend of social satire and mathematical theoryA Penguin Classic**A work that continues to pose provocative questions about perception and reality, Flatland is a brilliant parody of Victorian society where all existence is limited to length and breadth—its inhabitants unable even to imagine a third dimension. The amiable narrator, A Square, provides an overview of this fantas...

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Edwin A. Abbott

Illustrated Edition: Enriched with 20 intricate illustrations exploring the fantastical dimensions!Inclusive Content: Comes with a detailed summary, characters list, and an inspiring author biography!Unleash Imagination: Dive into a universe that promises a blend of mathematical intrigue and sociopolitical allegory!Embark on a journey beyond the confines of our familiar dimensions with Edwin...

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Edwin A. Abbott

Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions is an 1884 satirical novella by the English schoolmaster Edwin Abbott 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, for which the novella is still popular amongst mathematics, physics, and computer science students.

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Edwin A. Abbott

Edwin A. Abbott's "FLATLAND (Illustrated)" is a remarkable blend of mathematics, satire, and social commentary, set within a fictional two-dimensional world populated by geometric shapes. The narrative unfolds through the perspective of a Square, who navigates the rigid hierarchies and social norms dictated by their flat existence. Abbott employs a distinctive literary style that interweaves humor with complex ideas about dimensions, suggesting deeper insights into Victorian society's clas...

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Edwin A. Abbott

"Flatland", authored by Edwin A. Abbott. This edition delivers a compelling exploration of its central themes and offers readers an immersive and thought-provoking experience. It examines wide-ranging themes that will resonate with thoughtful readers. Readers can expect a clear structure: an engaging opening that establishes stakes, a sequence of scenes or essays that develop central ideas, and a concluding section that synthesizes insights and suggests practical or philosophical takeaways...

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Edwin A. Abbot

Flatland: A Romance Of Many Dimensions (Illustrated) by Edwin A. Abbot.