Edwin A. Abbott (Flatland)

Edwin A. Abbott was a 19th-century British theologian and schoolmaster, best known for his novella *Flatland*, published in 1884. *Flatland* is a clever mathematical and philosophical satire that imagines a two-dimensional world where geometric shapes are living beings. The story explores concepts of dimensions, perception, and societal hierarchy, serving as an allegory for limited understanding and the challenge of new ideas. Abbott’s work encourages readers to think beyond their usual perspectives and consider higher dimensions and broader possibilities in understanding reality.