Flatland, Edwin A. Abbott
Flatland, Edwin A. Abbott
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Flatland

Author: Edwin A. Abbott

Narrator: Austin Fuller

Unabridged: 3 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 11/29/2024


Synopsis

Enter the fascinating world of Flatland, a timeless classic that blends mathematics, philosophy, and societal commentary into an imaginative tale of dimensions. In this groundbreaking novella, Edwin A. Abbott introduces readers to a two-dimensional universe inhabited by geometric shapes. Narrated by a humble square, the story explores life in a flat plane where hierarchy is determined by shape and angles, offering sharp insights into the rigid class systems of Abbott’s time—and our own.As the square encounters the startling reality of higher dimensions through the intervention of a mysterious sphere, the limits of perception and understanding are challenged. This profound journey leads to revelations about the nature of existence and the barriers of conformity, all told with a wit and elegance that makes Flatland as thought-provoking today as it was over a century ago. Abbott's visionary work opens doors to timeless questions about knowledge, progress, and the boundaries of human comprehension.In this vivid audiobook edition, brought to life by the compelling narration of Austin Fuller, the brilliance of Abbott’s writing shines anew. Fuller captures the intricate layers of this geometric odyssey, immersing listeners in a world that feels both alien and intimately familiar. Whether you’re a lover of science, a student of philosophy, or simply intrigued by imaginative storytelling, Flatland offers a journey that is equal parts enlightening and entertaining.

About Edwin A. Abbott

Edwin A. Abbott (1838-1926) has been ranked as one of the leading scholars and theologians of the Victorian era. He received highest honors in mathematics, classics, and theology at St. John's College, Cambridge, and in 1862 began a brilliant career, during which he served as schoolmaster of some of England's outstanding schools. At the same time he distinguished himself as a scholar, and in 1889 he retired to his studies. He is perhaps best known as the author of the mathematical satire and religious allegory Flatland. He also wrote Sphereland, Paradosis, and a number of nonfiction books, including English Lessons for English People, How to Write Clearly, and a biography of Francis Bacon.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Robert on March 02, 2009

When you read this book, keep two things in mind. First, it was written back in 1880, when relativity had not yet been invented, when quantum theory was not yet discovered, when only a handful of mathematicians had the courage (yet) to challenge Euclid and imagine curved space geometries and geometr......more

Goodreads review by Taufiq on November 22, 2024

This mathematical sci-fi novel, Flatland, written over 100 years ago, is more than just science fiction; its "dimension" transcends mathematical space, and it is also a satirical novel of the Victorian era. Written from the perspective of a "Square" in a 2-dimensional Flatland, the book tells about t......more

Goodreads review by Michael on March 23, 2017

A curious little novella about a man a two-dimensional world thinking literally out of the box. First he explains his world in which the angles you have the higher social status you have in Flatland - Circles being the highest rank. He meets someone from Lineland (one-dimensional) who is incapable o......more