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Flatland
A Romance of Many Dimensions
2024
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A book that combines science fiction, satire of Victorian society and politics, proving to be a great literary allegory. The illustrated world is populated by Squares, Triangles, Circles and Lines living in a two-dimensional universe, all strictly divided by class and gender. The narrator is precisely one of them, a Square. He will guide readers into his world by explaining the brilliant implications of two-dimensional life. Later, however, he will tell of his discovery of other, more geom...
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Flatland is uniquely both a social critique and a primer on multi-dimensional geometry. Written in two parts in 1884 by Edwin A. Abbott, an English mathematician and theologian, it tells the story of a square living in Flatland: a two-dimensional realm. After a dream of a restrictive one-dimensional existence and the difficulties this poses, he is visited by a sphere from a three-dimensional space who wishes to enlighten him into the ways of "Upward, yet not Northward."Edw...
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A Romance of Many Dimensions
2023
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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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A Romance of Many Dimensions
2020
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Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions is a satirical novella by the English schoolmaster Edwin Abbott Abbott, first published in 1884 by Seeley & Co. of London. Written pseudonymously by "A Square", the book used the fictional two-dimensional world of Flatland to comment on the hierarchy of Victorian culture, but the novella's more enduring contribution is its examination of dimensions.
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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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In Flatland, society is rigidly structured, and individuals' social status is determined by the number of sides they possess. Circles represent the highest social class, followed by polygons, and squares like the narrator occupy a lower position. The society strictly adheres to geometric rules and norms.The story begins when the narrator, A Square, receives a visit from a Sphere from the three-dimensional world of Spaceland. The Sphere introduces A Square to the idea of a third dimension, ...
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Utopia, The Meditations, The Art of War, The Kama Sutra, Candide
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- Thomas MoreMarcus Aurelius AntoninusSun TzuVatsyayanaVoltaireEdwin A. AbbottAristotleDale CarnegieGilbert Keith ChestertonRené DescartesEpictetusSigmund FreudHermann HesseDavid HumeLao TzuDavid Herbert LawrenceNiccolò MachiavelliJohn MillPrentice MulfordFriedrich NietzschePlatoBertrand RussellH.G. WellsFrances Bacon
2021
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We live in an era rife with cultural conflict. The 21st century is by no means free of wars, terrorism, riots, famine, nor epidemics. We may attempt to solve the challenges of our times by uniting the humanistic disciplines of philosophy, science, and technology. Our modern reality requires a fundamental understanding of the problems beleaguering our existence. Science and literature are key tools for gaining this insight. The wisdom accumulated throughout the centuries by scientists, phil...
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The Art of Public Speaking, The Meditations, The Kama Sutra and other masterpieces
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- Edwin A. AbbottAristotleDale CarnegieGilbert ChestertonRené DescartesEpictetusMarcus Aurelius AntoninusSigmund FreudHermann HesseDavid HumeLao TzuConfuciusSwami AbhedanandaAnonimousDavid Herbert LawrenceNiccolò MachiavelliBenedictus de SpinozaJohn MillPrentice MulfordThomas MoreFriedrich NietzscheJ. Allanson PictonPlatoSun TzuVatsyayanaVoltaireH. G. WellsFrances Bacon
2021
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We live in an era rife with cultural conflict. The 21st century is by no means free of wars, terrorism, riots, famine, nor epidemics. We may attempt to solve the challenges of our times by uniting the humanistic disciplines of philosophy, science, and technology. Our modern reality requires a fundamental understanding of the problems beleaguering our existence. Science and literature are key tools for gaining this insight. The wisdom accumulated throughout the centuries by scientists, phil...
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The Ultimate Sci Fi Collection brings together over 50 of the greatest science fiction masterpieces ever written!Featuring:JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH, by Jules VerneTWENTY THOUSAND LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA, by Jules VerneTHE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND, by Jules VerneFROM THE EARTH TO THE MOON, by Jules VerneAROUND THE MOON, by Jules VerneOFF ON A COMET, by Jules VerneDOCTOR OX’S EXPERIMENT, by Jules VerneTHE STEAM HOUSE, by Jules...
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This is an Illustrated Edition featuring detailed artwork, a comprehensive summary, an author biography, and a complete list of major characters.Flatland by Edwin A. Abbott is a brilliant and imaginative classic that blends mathematical concepts, social satire, and philosophical insight into one unforgettable narrative. Set in a two-dimensional world inhabited by geometric shapes, the story follows A S...
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Exploring the Depths of Science Fiction Literature
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- Jules VerneMark TwainRobert Louis StevensonEdgar Allan PoeWilliam Hope HodgsonGeorge MacDonaldPercy GregJack LondonArthur Conan DoyleErnest BramahJonathan SwiftCleveland MoffettWilliam MorrisAnthony TrollopeRichard JefferiesSamuel ButlerDavid LindsayEdward Everett HaleEdward BellamyCharlotte Perkins GilmanEdgar WallaceFrancis BaconRobert CromieAbraham MerrittIgnatius DonnellyOwen GregoryH. G. WellsStanley G. WeinbaumFred M. WhiteH. P. LovecraftGarrett P. ServissHenry Rider HaggardMary ShelleyMalcolm JamesonEdward Bulwer-LyttonLewis Grassic GibbonOtis Adelbert KlineC. J. Cutcliffe HyneEdwin A. AbbottArthur Dudley VintonGertrude Barrows BennettHugh BensonMargaret CavendishJames Fenimore Coope
2023
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The 'SF Boxed Set: 140+ Intergalactic Action Adventures, Dystopian Novels & Lost World Classics' is a sweeping compilation that charts a course through the realms of speculative fiction. This expansive anthology boasts an impressive array of narratives that traverse the breathtaking boundaries of space, time, and imagination. With its blend of dystopian futures, interstellar expeditions, and mythical lost worlds, the collection invites readers to experience the perennial clash between huma...
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or Free with Kobo PlusThe Collected Works of Edwin A. Abbott
PergamonMedia
2015
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This comprehensive eBook presents significant works of this famous and brilliant writer in one ebook - easy-to-read and easy-to-navigate: • Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions • How to Write Clearly
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