Math. Geometry. Physics. Violence? Is this the same book I read in school? Yep.
One of the joys of rediscovering old books is that they still have the ability to surprise, even shock.
"If my poor Flatland friend retained the vigour of mind which he enjoyed when he began to compose these Memoirs, I should not now need to represent him in this preface, in which he desires, fully, to return his thanks to his readers and critics in Spaceland ... But he is not the Square he once was. Years of imprisonment, and the still heavier burden of general incredulity and mockery, have combined...
If you liked this book, here are some others I've recorded for your enjoyment. Thanks for listening!
Published 07/09/09
Part 2 -- Other Worlds
Section 21 -- How I tried to teach the Theory of Three Dimensions to my Grandson, and with what success
Section 22 -- How I then tried to diffuse the Theory of Three Dimensions by other means, and of the result
Preface to the second and revised edition, 1884
The End of...
Published 06/13/09