The Man Who Knew Infinity (book by Robert Kanigel)

"The Man Who Knew Infinity" by Robert Kanigel is a biography of Srinivasa Ramanujan, an Indian mathematician with little formal training who made groundbreaking contributions to mathematical theory. The book explores his extraordinary talent, his journey from rural India to Cambridge University, and his collaboration with mathematician G.H. Hardy. It highlights the cultural and personal challenges Ramanujan faced, as well as the profound impact of his innovative ideas. The narrative celebrates his genius and resilience, illustrating how his work transformed the world of mathematics while also revealing the human story behind the scientific achievements.