Flatland (book)

"Flatland" by Edwin Abbott is a satirical novella that explores a two-dimensional universe inhabited by geometric shapes. The story illustrates how inhabitants perceive their world and how dimensional perspective shapes understanding. A square protagonist encounters a three-dimensional sphere, challenging his comprehension of reality beyond his flat world. The book uses this concept to comment on social hierarchies, closed-mindedness, and the limitations of perception. Through this allegory, Abbott encourages readers to consider the possibility of higher dimensions and the importance of open-mindedness in expanding our understanding of the universe.