Edwin Abbott Abbott

As a satire, Flatland offered pointed observations on the social hierarchy of Victorian culture. However, the novella's more enduring contribution is its examination of dimensions; in a foreword to one of the many publications of the novella, noted science writer Isaac Asimov described Flatland as "The best introduction one can find into the manner of perceiving dimensions." As such, the novella is still popular amongst mathematics, physics and computer science students.

Flatland est une all gorie crite en 1884, o l'auteur, Edwin Abbott Abbott, donne vie aux dimensions g om triques, le point, la ligne et les surfaces, avant d'en arriver faire d couvrir l'univers des volumes par un carr . Cette all gorie n'est pas sans rappeler la sortie de la caverne, voire le cheminement de Don Quichotte, l'hidalgo de Cervantes. Flatland sugg re galement l'existence de dimensions spatiales sup rieures aux trois dimensionnelles que nous connaissons.

In 1884, Edwin Abbott Abbott wrote a mathematical adventure set in a two-dimensional plane world, populated by a hierarchical society of regular geometrical figures-who think and speak and have all too human emotions. Since then Flatland has fascinated generations of readers, becoming a perennial science-fiction favorite. By imagining the contact of beings from different dimensions, the author fully exploited the power of the analogy between the limitations of humans and those of his two-dimensional characters. A first-rate fictional guide to the concept of multiple dimensions of space, the book will also appeal to those who are interested in computer graphics. This field, which literally makes higher dimensions seeable, has aroused a new interest in visualization. We can now manipulate objects in four dimensions and observe their three-dimensional slices tumbling on the computer screen. But how do we interpret these images? In his introduction, Thomas Banchoff points out that there is no better way to begin exploring the problem of understanding higher-dimensional slicing phenomena than reading this classic novel of the Victorian era.

Johannine Grammar is a comprehensive guide to the grammar and syntax of the Gospel of John, written by Edwin Abbott. The book provides a thorough analysis of the language used in the Gospel, including its vocabulary, grammar, and syntax. Abbott draws on his extensive knowledge of Greek and his expertise in biblical studies to offer a detailed examination of the text. The book is organized into chapters that cover different aspects of the Gospel's language, such as the use of particles, verbs, and prepositions. Each chapter includes numerous examples from the text, along with detailed explanations and analyses. Johannine Grammar is an essential resource for scholars and students of the New Testament who wish to deepen their understanding of the language and structure of the Gospel of John.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1906 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions is an 1884 satirical novella by the English schoolmaster Edwin Abbott Abbott. Writing pseudonymously as "A Square", the book used the fictional two-dimensional world of Flatland to offer pointed observations on the social hierarchy of Victorian culture. However, the novella's more enduring contribution is its examination of dimensions. Several films have been made from the story, including a feature film in 2007 called Flatland. Other efforts have been short or experimental films, including one narrated by Dudley Moore and the short films Flatland: The Movie and Flatland 2: Sphereland starring Martin Sheen and Kristen Bell.