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Collector's Edition Laminated Hardback with Jacket Imagine living in a world where everything is flat-where you, your neighbors, and even the sun itself exist in just two dimensions. In this rigid society of shapes, a lowly square's life is upended when he encounters the impossible: a realm beyond his own flat existence. What begins as an eye-opening discovery turns into a daring challenge to the rules of his world, where hierarchy and conformity reign supreme. Through its vivid allegory and sharp wit, this story invites readers to question the limits of their own perspectives. Published in 1884, Flatland is more than just a mathematical fantasy-it's a groundbreaking commentary on Victorian society and human perception. Edwin A. Abbott's ingenious use of geometry as social allegory critiques class structure, gender roles, and intellectual rigidity. Its exploration of dimensions also inspired countless thinkers, influencing the fields of mathematics, physics, and even science fiction. A timeless blend of satire and innovation, the book continues to provoke questions about the limits of our understanding and the nature of reality.

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Edwin Abbott Abbott (1838-1926) was an English schoolmaster, theologian, and author, renowned for his novella Flatland. Born in Marylebone, London, he was the eldest son of Edwin Abbott, headmaster of the Philological School, and his wife, Jane. Abbott received his education at the City of London School and St John's College, Cambridge, excelling in classics, mathematics, and theology.In 1865, at the age of 26, Abbott became headmaster of the City of London School, where he served until 1889. During his tenure, he was known for his progressive educational views and oversaw the education of notable students, including future Prime Minister H. H. Asquith. After retiring, Abbott dedicated himself to literary and theological pursuits, producing works such as Shakespearian Grammar (1870) and a biography of Francis Bacon (1885).Abbott's theological writings often reflected his open-minded approach, as seen in his anonymously published religious romances like Philochristus (1878) and Onesimus (1882). His most enduring work, Flatland (1884), is a satirical novella that explores dimensions and societal hierarchies, blending mathematical fiction with social commentary. Abbott's contributions to literature and theology continue to be recognized for their depth and insight.

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