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Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions - Edwin Abbott Abbott (1884) Summary
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Book at a glance: Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin Abbott Abbott, first published in 1884, is a unique blend of mathematical exploration and social satire. Set in a two-dimensional world inhabited by geometric shapes, the novel introduces readers to a rigidly hierarchical society where social class is determined by the number of sides a shape possesses. Through the protagonist, A Square, the story delves into the limitations of perceiving reality through the lens of one's dimension, ultimately serving…
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