Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions — Large Print
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“Shall I confess the truth? It was jealousy.” — Edwin Abbott Abbott In a world where social class is measured by the number of sides you possess, Flatland offers a mind-bending journey through space, thought, and oppression. Written by Edwin Abbott Abbott in 1884, this classic novella follows a humble Square who lives in a two-dimensional world— until a mysterious visitor from the third dimension shatters everything he thought he knew. Part science fiction, part social critique, and part mathematical thought experiment, Flatland is a brilliantly imaginative satire that challenges the limits of perception, the rigidity of social systems, and the fear of the unknown. A timeless tale that has inspired thinkers, scientists, and visionaries for generations, Flatland continues to provoke profound questions about dimensions—both literal and metaphorical.

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Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions — Large Print

Edwin Abbott Abbott
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