Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions is an 1884 satirical novella by the English schoolmaster Edwin Abbott Abbott.Written pseudonymously as "A Square"; the book used the fictional two-dimensional world of Flatland to comment on the hierarchy of Victorian culture; but the novellas more enduring contribution is its examination of dimensions.This masterpiece of science (and mathematical) fiction is a delightfully unique and highly entertaining satire that has charmed readers for more than 100 years. The work of English clergyman; educator and Shakespearean scholar Edwin A. Abbott (1838-1926); it describes the journeys of A. Square; a mathematician and resident of the two-dimensional Flatland; where women-thin; straight lines-are the lowliest of shapes; and where men may have any number of sides; depending on their social status.Through strange occurrences that bring him into contact with a host of geometric forms; Square has adventures in Spaceland (three dimensions); Lineland (one dimension) and Pointland (no dimensions) and ultimately entertains thoughts of visiting a land of four dimensions—a revolutionary idea for which he is returned to his two-dimensional world. Charmingly illustrated by the author; Flatland is not only fascinating reading; it is still a first-rate fictional introduction to the concept of the multiple dimensions of space.Several films have been made from the story; including the feature film Flatland (2007). Other efforts have been short or experimental films; including one narrated by Dudley Moore and the short films Flatland: The Movie (2007) and Flatland 2: Sphereland (2012).
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This book is well worth reading. I only wish ...By MaureenThis book is well worth reading. I only wish the author had included more information on the Notre Dame Church Fire and the Mill Fire. Both fires had a tremendous impact on the City and the courageous job of the many fire departments and firefighters who risked their lives fighting these fires for days. Living near the City of Fall River and knowing several firefighters. there were many stories of heroism that should be told.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Just OKBy RICHARD J JASTREMThe book did not include a chapter on the Firestone Tire Plant fire of 1941 which certainly was a significant fire in Fall River history. The chapters gave only limited information regarding the fire department. its response to the fires. and the fire fighting itself. For example I would have liked to see more details regarding the number of fire stations at the time of each major fire. the specific apparatus responding to each of the successive alarms struck for each major fire (one chapter mentions the number of engine companies in the city but no specifics about the number of ladder companies. hose companies. etc.). Other fire history books I have read typically give specifics of responses to each alarm.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Worth ReadingBy Lorraine E. GregoireI thought this book was very informative and actually brought history alive. The inclusion of the street maps really showed how devastating these fires were and how difficult it was to fight them. The photos are outstanding. It is definitely a book to read especially if you are familiar with Fall River. Highly recommended.
