Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions
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"Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions" is a satirical novella written by Edwin Abbott Abbott, published in 1884. It is set in a two-dimensional world inhabited by geometric shapes, where social status is determined by one’s shape and dimensions. The story follows a square, who narrates his experiences and the rigid societal structures of Flatland. When he encounters a three-dimensional sphere from "Spaceland," he is introduced to the concept of dimensions beyond his own. The novella explores themes of perception, the nature of reality, and societal norms, ultimately critiquing the limitations of human understanding and the rigidity of social hierarchy.
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