A Groundbreaking Tale of Science and Fiction. Originally published in 1884 under the pseudonym "A Square", English schoolmaster Edwin A. Abbott’s timeless work uses his delightfully imagined two-dimensional realm of Flatland to cleverly critique the rigid hierarchy of Victorian culture. However, the real enduring legacy of this masterpiece lies in its profound exploration of dimensions. As a pioneering examination of spatial concepts, "Flatland" has captured the imaginations of physicists and science enthusiasts alike. Visionaries such as Carl Sagan, in his iconic book and television series Cosmos, ingeniously employs Abbott's two-dimensional world as a thought experiment to delve into the possibilities of higher dimensions within our physical universe. While on a parallel note, the legendary Stephen Hawking contemplates the eccentricities of life confined to two-dimensional space. So join "A Square" as he journeys through the fascinating and satirical landscapes of Flatland, where societal critique seamlessly intertwines with a groundbreaking exploration of dimensions, inspiring generations of thinkers and visionaries to ponder the limitless possibilities beyond our conventional understanding of space. “At once a playful brainteaser about geometry, a pointed satire of Victorian manners - and a strangely compelling argument about the greatest mysteries of the Universe” - Wall Street Journal “Flatland could lead to very profound thought about our Universe and ourselves” - Isaac Asimov