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Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions

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Edwin A. Abbott
Edwin A. Abbott

Edwin A. Abbott was a British mathematician and author, best known for his work 'Flatland', a novel that uses the metaphor of a two-dimensional world to explore mathematical and logical concepts. His work has had a profound impact on science fiction literature. more

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