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Part geometry lesson, part social satire, this classic work of science fiction brilliantly succeeds in enlarging all readers' imaginations beyond the limits of our 'respective dimensional prejudices. In a world where class is determined by how many sides you possess, and women are straight lines, the prospects for enlightenment are boundless, and Abbott's hypotheses about a fourth and higher dimensions seem startlingly relevant today.

Dieser Roman ist ein Klassiker der Science-Fiction Literatur. Ein altes Quadrat erzählt von seinem Leben im Flächenland und seinen Ausflügen in das Raum-, Linien- und Punktland. Das Faszinierende daran: Edwin A. Abbott hat diesen Roman 1884 (!) das erste mal veröffentlicht und lässt diese Geschichte am 30.12.1999, also 115 Jahre später, beginnen.

With wry humor and penetrating satire, Flatland takes us on a mind-expanding journey into a different world to give us a new vision of our own. A. Square, the slightly befuddled narrator, is born into a place limited to two dimensions--irrevocably flat--and peopled by a hierarchy of geometrical forms. In a Gulliver-like tour of his bizarre homeland, A. Square spins a fascinating tale of domestic drama and political turmoil, from sex among consenting triangles to the intentional subjugation of Flatland's females. He tells of visits to Lineland, the world of one dimension, and Pointland, the ...

Enter the fascinating world of "Flatland - A Romance of Many Dimensions." This podcast offers a dramatic reading of Edwin A. Abbott's unique novella, exploring dimensions, society, and human perception through the eyes of a two-dimensional being. Ideal for listeners interested in science fiction and thought-provoking narratives.