Flatland - Edwin Abbott

By Edwin Abbott

Release Date: 2012-05-17

Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions is an 1884 science-fiction novel. As a satire, Flatland offered pointed observations on the social hierarchy of Victorian culture. However, the book's more enduring contribution is its examination of dimensions. In a foreword to one of the many publications of the book, noted science fiction author Isaac Asimov described Flatland as β€œThe best introduction one can find into the manner of perceiving dimensions.”

The novel remains popular today and several films have been made from the story. One was a feature film in 2007 called Flatland. There were also a number of short films, including one narrated by Dudley Moore and another with with Martin Sheen entitled Flatland: The Movie.

Flatland - Edwin Abbott

By Edwin Abbott

Release Date: 2012-05-17

Genre: Sci-Fi & Fantasy

(0 ratings)
Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions is an 1884 science-fiction novel. As a satire, Flatland offered pointed observations on the social hierarchy of Victorian culture. However, the book's more enduring contribution is its examination of dimensions. In a foreword to one of the many publications of the book, noted science fiction author Isaac Asimov described Flatland as β€œThe best introduction one can find into the manner of perceiving dimensions.”

The novel remains popular today and several films have been made from the story. One was a feature film in 2007 called Flatland. There were also a number of short films, including one narrated by Dudley Moore and another with with Martin Sheen entitled Flatland: The Movie.

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