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2019
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I call our world Flatland, not because we call it so, but to make its nature clearer to you, my happy readers, who are privileged to live in Space.Imagine a vast sheet of paper on which straight Lines, Triangles, Squares, Pentagons, Hexagons, and other figures, instead of remaining fixed in their places, move freely about, on or in the surface, but without the power of rising above or sinking below it, very much like shadows—only hard and with luminous edges—and you will then have a...
2009
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Step into the imaginative world of Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin A. Abbott, a satirical novella that explores the limitations and possibilities of dimensionality. First published in 1884, this classic work uses a two-dimensional universe to offer a witty critique of Victorian society and its rigid hierarchies.In Flatland, Abbott introduces readers to a world where geometric shapes represent different social classes and dimensions are confi...
2009
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"Flatland_ A Romance of Many Dimensions", authored by Edwin A. Abbot. This edition delivers a compelling exploration of its central themes and offers readers an immersive and thought-provoking experience. It examines a nuanced exploration of love and human relationships. Readers can expect a clear structure: an engaging opening that establishes stakes, a sequence of scenes or essays that develop central ideas, and a concluding section that synthesizes insights and suggests practical or phi...
2009
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“Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions,” penned by Edwin A. Abbott, is not merely a science fiction novella but a profound exploration of social hierarchy, perception, and the limitations of human understanding. Published in 1884, this work uses the guise of a two-dimensional world to satirize Victorian society and to introduce readers to the concept of higher dimensions. The story is narrated by a Square, a member of the professional class in Flatland, who embarks on a journey of intelle...
2015
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I call our world Flatland, not because we call it so, but to make its nature clearer to you, my happy readers, who are privileged to live in Space.Imagine a vast sheet of paper on which straight Lines, Triangles, Squares, Pentagons, Hexagons, and other figures, instead of remaining fixed in their places, move freely about, on or in the surface, but without the power of rising above or sinking below it, very much like shadows—only hard and with luminous edges—and you will then have a...
2014
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Flatland: A Romance Of Many Dimensions (Illustrated) by Edwin A. Abbot.
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