Edwin Abbott Abbott

Edwin Abbott Abbott (1838-1926) was an English schoolmaster, theologian, and author, best known for his novella "Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions" (1884). This imaginative work explores a two-dimensional world inhabited by geometric shapes, using it as a metaphor to discuss social hierarchy, dimensionality, and the limits of human perception. Abbott's writing combines humor and serious philosophical questions, challenging readers to think about the nature of reality and existence. His ideas resonate in discussions about dimensions and perspectives, making "Flatland" a notable early work in the genre of science fiction and geometry.