{"product_id":"flatland-a-romance-of-many-dimensions-oxford-worlds-classics","title":"Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions (Oxford World's Classics)","description":"How would a creature limited to two dimensions be able to grasp the possibility of a third? Edwin A. Abbott's droll and delightful \"romance of many dimensions\" explores this conundrum in the experiences of his protagonist, A Square, whose linear world is invaded by an emissary Sphere bringing the gospel of the third dimension. Part geometry lesson, part social satire, this classic work of science fiction brilliantly succeeds in enlarging all readers' imaginations beyond the limits of their \"respective dimensional prejudices.\"\nThis new edition begins with an introduction by Rosemary Jann that illuminates the social and intellectual context that produced the work and explains its relationship to the theological issues central to Abbott's career. It also provides the most extensive discussion to date of the class and gender issues raised by the text and of the debates over the limits of scientific and mathematical knowledge in which it participated.\nFlatland^'s unique combination of astute social, philosophical, and mathematical observations with wit and humor can be read at many different levels, and will prove especially enjoyable to readers of Victorian literature and philosophy.\n\nAbout the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 019953750X\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.019953750X.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Abbott, Edwin A.|Jann, Rosemary\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41858961965114,"sku":"DBV.019953750X.G","price":8.29,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/019953750X-0.jpg?v=1793155778","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/flatland-a-romance-of-many-dimensions-oxford-worlds-classics","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}