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Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin Abbott Abbott

Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin Abbott Abbott

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 Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin Abbott Abbott is a satirical novella that explores dimensions through the lens of a two-dimensional world. The story follows A. Square, a resident of Flatland, who discovers the existence of a third dimension when visited by a Sphere from Spaceland. As he struggles to comprehend higher dimensions, he faces resistance from his rigid, class-based society. Abbott cleverly critiques Victorian social hierarchy and limited perspectives while introducing readers to mathematical concepts of dimensions, making Flatland both a fascinating philosophical allegory and an early exploration of higher-dimensional geometry. Summary by Dream AudioBooksCopyright Dream audio books Art Literary History & Criticism
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  • Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin Abbott Abbott: Sections 21 - 22

    Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin Abbott Abbott: Sections 21 - 22
    Apr 14 2024
    Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin Abbott Abbott
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    19 mins
  • Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin Abbott Abbott: Sections 18 - 20

    Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin Abbott Abbott: Sections 18 - 20
    Apr 14 2024
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    44 mins
  • Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin Abbott Abbott: Sections 15 - 17

    Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin Abbott Abbott: Sections 15 - 17
    Apr 14 2024
    Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin Abbott Abbott
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    36 mins
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