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edwin a. abbott
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A romance in many dimensions that has fascinated generations of readers with its clever blend of social satire and mathematical theory A Penguin Classic A work that continues to pose provocative questions about perception and reality, Flatland is a brilliant parody of Victorian society where all existence is limited to length and breadth--its inhabitants unable even to imagine a third dimension. The amiable narrator, A Square, provides an overview of this fantastic world--its physics and metaphysics, its history, customs and religious beliefs. But when a strange visitor mysteriously appears and transports the incredulous Flatlander to the Land of Three Dimensions, his world view is forever shattered. Written more than a century ago, Flatland conceals within its brilliant parody of Victorian society speculations about the universe that resonate in Einsteins theory of relativity as well as the current string-theory of nature. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.
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Flatland : Un roman fantastique et de science-fiction d'Edwin A. Abbott
Abbott Edwin A.
- Culturea
- 12 Février 2023
- 9791041929962
Ce pasteur anglais, en marge de ses recherches théologiques, a écrit à la fin du XIXe siècle ce jeu d'esprit de «sciencefiction mathématique»: Carré, habitant de Flatland, le pays à deux dimensions, nous conte comment il a été convié à découvrir les mystères de la troisième dimension, et nous invite à comprendre la situation et le mode de vie de son peuple.
