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  • Flatland

    by Edwin A. Abbott ...
    Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork. ... Read more

    $10.69 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: Audiobooks

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  • Silanus the Christian

    Enriched edition. A Thought-Provoking Journey Through Ancient Rome's Religious Turmoil and Spiritual Awakening

    by Edwin A. Abbott, Marcus Hudson ...
    In "Silanus the Christian," Edwin A. Abbott crafts a compelling narrative that intertwines themes of faith, identity, and moral struggle against the backdrop of early Christian society. Set in the first century, the novel presents Silanus, a fictional character whose journey reflects the tumultuous conflicts between pagan traditions and the burgeoning Christian faith. Abbott's adept use of ... Read more

    $2.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Flatland

    A Romance in Many Dimensions

    by Edwin A. Abbott ...
    **A “romance in many dimensions” that has fascinated generations of readers with its clever blend of social satire and mathematical theoryA Penguin Classic**A work that continues to pose provocative questions about perception and reality, Flatland is a brilliant parody of Victorian society where all existence is limited to length and breadth—its inhabitants unable even to imagine a third dimension ... Read more

    Was $13.99 CAD Now $7.99 CAD

  • Flatland

    A Romance of Many Dimensions (By a Square)

    by Edwin A. Abbott ...
    First published in 1884, Edwin A. Abbott's classic novella is many things: a biting social satire on Victorian society, an exhortation to literally think outside the box (or, if you're a privileged Spacelander, outside the cube), and above all a testament to the universal quest for knowledge and the inherent beauty and purity of mathematical truth. Flatland tells the story of "A SQUARE," a ... Read more

    $3.99 CAD

  • FLATLAND (Illustrated)

    A Romance of Many Dimensions

    by Edwin A. Abbott ...
    Edwin A. Abbott's "FLATLAND (Illustrated)" is a remarkable blend of mathematics, satire, and social commentary, set within a fictional two-dimensional world populated by geometric shapes. The narrative unfolds through the perspective of a Square, who navigates the rigid hierarchies and social norms dictated by their flat existence. Abbott employs a distinctive literary style that interweaves humor ... Read more

    Was $2.99 CAD Now $1.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Flatland(Illustrated)

    by Edwin A. Abbott ...
    Illustrated Edition: Enriched with 20 intricate illustrations exploring the fantastical dimensions!Inclusive Content: Comes with a detailed summary, characters list, and an inspiring author biography!Unleash Imagination: Dive into a universe that promises a blend of mathematical intrigue and sociopolitical allegory!Embark on a journey beyond the confines of our familiar dimensions with Edwin... ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions

    Deluxe Illustrated E-Reader Edition

    by Edwin A. Abbott ...
    The "Deluxe Illustrated E-Reader Edition" of Flatland is the edition you've been waiting for; a nicely formatted e-reader edition of the classic novella Flatland, including all original illustrations, a table of contents, original footnotes, and bonus footnotes."The best introduction one can find into the manner of perceiving dimensions." -- Isaac Asimov.First published in 1884, Edwin A. Abbott's ... Read more

    $1.36 CAD

  • Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions (Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. A Mathematical Satire of Geometry, Society, and Higher Dimensions

    by Edwin A. Abbott, Blythe Norbourne ...
    Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions is a brilliant mathematical allegory disguised as a Victorian social satire. Narrated by A. Square, a respectable inhabitant of a two-dimensional world, the book moves from lucid geometric exposition to visionary encounter, as its protagonist glimpses the possibility of higher dimensions. The illustrated edition enhances Abbott's elegant conceptual play, ... Read more

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  • Flatland

    by Edwin A. Abbott ...
    Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions is an 1884 satirical novella by the English schoolmaster Edwin Abbott Abbott. Writing pseudonymously as "a Square", Abbott used the fictional two-dimensional world of Flatland to offer pointed observations on the social hierarchy of Victorian culture. However, the novella's more enduring contribution is its examination of dimensions, for which the novella is ... Read more

    $2.73 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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  • Flatland : A Romance of Many Dimensions

    A Romance of Many Dimensions

    by Edwin A. Abbott ...
    Series series Oxford World's Classics
    How would a creature limited to two dimensions be able to grasp the possibility of a third? In Flatland, A Square's linear world is invaded by a Sphere bringing the gospel of the third dimension. Part geometry lesson, part social satire, the novel enlarges readers' imaginations beyond the limits of our 'respective dimensional prejudices'. - ;'Upward, yet not Northward.' How would a creature ... Read more

    $5.39 CAD

  • Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions

    by Edwin A. Abbott ...
    Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions is a classic tale that has been loved by many for generations, a romance with a difference. ... Read more

    $1.83 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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  • Flatland

    by Edwin A. Abbott ...
    "Flatland", authored by Edwin A. Abbott. This edition delivers a compelling exploration of its central themes and offers readers an immersive and thought-provoking experience. It examines wide-ranging themes that will resonate with thoughtful readers. Readers can expect a clear structure: an engaging opening that establishes stakes, a sequence of scenes or essays that develop central ideas, and a ... Read more

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