The Annotated Flatland

A Romance of Many Dimensions

Ian Stewart

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Perseus Books
22 July 2008

Flatland

is a unique, delightful satire that has charmed readers for over a century. Published in 1884 by the English clergyman and headmaster Edwin A. Abbott, it is the fanciful tale of A. Square, a two-dimensional being who is whisked away by a mysterious visitor to The Land of Three Dimensions, an experience that forever alters his worldview. Like the original, Ian Stewart's commentary takes readers on a strange and wonderful journey. With clarity and wit, Stewart illuminates Abbott's numerous Victorian references and touches on such diverse topics as ancient Babylon, Karl Marx, Mary Shelley's

Frankenstein , Mt. Everest, H.G. Wells, and phrenology.

The Annotated Flatland

makes fascinating connections between

Flatland

and Abbott's era, resulting in a classic to rival Abbott's own, and a book that will inspire and delight curious readers for generations to come.

By: Ian Stewart
Imprint: Perseus Books
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 192mm, Width: 234mm, Spine: 18mm
Weight: 357g
ISBN: 9780465011230
ISBN 10: 0465011233
Publication Date: 22 July 2008
Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Primary , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Reviews for The Annotated Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions

"""Stewart... is renowned for his popular science books, but Why Beauty is Truth is without a doubt the finest."" Nature ""Stewart, long a class act in popular maths, does not shy from presenting equations, illuminating them with imagistic explanations and sympathetic character sketches of heroes past and present."" Guardian ""I resorted to hiding (Why Beauty is Truth) from other members of the family until I'd finished and am confident that those on the 'waiting list' will not be disappointed. Inspirational."" TLS"""