Flatland

Author: Edwin A. Abbott

Flatland, which is written under the pseudonym “a square,” offers pointed observations on the social hierarchy of Victorian culture. Flatland’s more enduring contribution is its examination of dimensions; in the words of noted writer Isaac Asimov, Flatland is “the best introduction one can find into the manner of perceiving dimensions.” As such, Flatland is still popular a….Read More

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