Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions

Edwin Abbott Abbott

Jan 1885 · Roberts Brothers

About this eBook

"Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions is a satirical novella by the English schoolmaster Edwin Abbott Abbott, first published in 1884 by Seeley & Co. of London. Written pseudonymously by "A Square", the book used the fictional two-dimensional world of Flatland to comment on the hierarchy of Victorian culture, but the novella's more enduring contribution is its examination of dimensions"--From Wikipedia, viewed December 1, 2023.

Ratings and reviews

I'm reading this in math class right now...I'm in pre-algebra. I really am not into this book, it doesn't even deserve 1 star. It is really boring, and I dont look forward to reading any more

The misogyny and elitist perspectives appear to be satirical and 'mirror like' to our own social issues. However, the dimensional perspective (!) is a must read for any undergraduate of Physics and /or Philosophy.

Written by a mathematician but entirely divine. The way he describes how one could perceive one another is so lucid you would think he's been writing his whole life--though methodically written--it is still quite precise and with poise. I just love this book and has opened up so many new things. It changes you're perception on how you view things and in the way you view things. Definitely one of my favorite books! :)