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Flatland
Hardcover
Science FictionGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025470993
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 124
Weight: 0.78
Height: 0.31 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Flatland is a foundational work of mathematical fiction and social satire that invites readers into a two-dimensional world inhabited by geometric shapes. Narrated by a Square, the story describes a society where social standing is tied to the complexity of one's form, from the lowly Triangles to the powerful Circles. This rigid existence is upended when the narrator encounters a visitor from a three-dimensional realm, forcing him to grapple with the existence of a reality far beyond his physical and mental comprehension.
Blending intellectual rigor with sharp cultural commentary, the work explores themes of hierarchy, perception, and the nature of scientific inquiry. It remains a celebrated exploration of how theoretical concepts can be used to critique contemporary social prejudices and the limitations of the human senses. With its unique premise and enduring relevance to both literature and physics, Flatland continues to inspire those interested in the intersections of logic, imagination, and the pursuit of higher knowledge. This work, accompanied by the insights of William Garnett, remains a vital text for understanding the historical bridge between mathematical theory and narrative storytelling.
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