Flatland

    A Romance of Many Dimensions

    Series : Fantasy
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    Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions by Edwin A. Abbott invites readers into a geometric universe where shapes rule society and dimensions define existence. Through a blend of satire, social commentary, and speculative fiction, Abbott crafts a clever and thought-provoking tale that challenges perceptions of reality and hierarchy.

    Description

    The story follows A. Square, a humble resident of Flatland, a two-dimensional world inhabited by geometric figures. As a square, he navigates the rigid class structure of his society, where social status directly correlates with the number of sides one possesses. Circles dominate as the elite, while women, represented as thin straight lines, occupy the lowest ranks. Abbott uses this setting to satirize Victorian social norms, exposing the absurdities of classism, sexism, and intellectual conformity.

    A. Square’s world changes when a mysterious visitor from Spaceland—a three-dimensional sphere—introduces him to the concept of dimensions beyond his own. As he struggles to grasp this revolutionary idea, A. Square becomes increasingly aware of the limitations of his society’s understanding and the danger that accompanies radical thought. Abbott drives the narrative with sharp wit and mathematical elegance, urging readers to question not just their physical dimensions but the boundaries of their beliefs.

    Numbered eBooks: 400

    Number of Unique Covers: 136

    Number of 1:1 Covers: 76

    Female Flat Lines

    17 Unique Designs
    x 7 Numbered eBooks
    = 119 NFT eBooks
    eBook Numbers 281 - 399
    (29.75% of Supply)

    The Chromatistic Uprising

    16 Unique Designs
    x 6 Numbered eBooks
    = 96 NFT eBooks
    eBook Numbers 185 - 280
    (24.00% of Supply)

    The Ruling Circles

    14 Unique Designs
    x 5 Numbered eBooks
    = 70 NFT eBooks
    eBook Numbers 115 - 184
    (17.50% of Supply)

    A. Square the Narrator

    13 Unique Designs
    x 3 Numbered eBooks
    = 39 NFT eBooks
    eBook Numbers 76 - 114
    (9.75% of Supply)

    The Social Castle of Shapes

    20 Unique Designs
    x 1 Numbered eBooks
    = 20 NFT eBooks
    eBook Numbers 56 - 75
    (5.00% of Supply)

    The Unshapely Monsters

    19 Unique Designs
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    = 19 NFT eBooks
    eBook Numbers 37 - 55
    (4.75% of Supply)

    Spaceland

    15 Unique Designs
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    = 15 NFT eBooks
    eBook Numbers 22 - 36
    (3.75% of Supply)

    The Triangles

    12 Unique Designs
    x 1 Numbered eBooks
    = 12 NFT eBooks
    eBook Numbers 10 - 21
    (3.00% of Supply)

    The Godly Spheres

    10 Unique Designs
    x 1 Numbered eBooks
    = 10 NFT eBooks
    eBook Numbers 0 - 9
    (2.50% of Supply)

    Details

    Publisher : Book.io

    Series : Fantasy

    First Publication Date : 1884

    Author : Edwin A. Abbott

    Word Count : 30,000

    Format : DEA (Decentralized Encrypted Asset)

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    Cover Art : Includes 4K hi-resolution book cover

    Author Info

    Edwin A. Abbott

    Edwin A. Abbott (1838 - 1926) was a British theologian, scholar, and educator, brought a sharp intellect and a progressive mindset to his writing. He excelled in classics and theology but also maintained a deep interest in science and philosophy. Abbott used Flatland as a medium to explore not only geometric concepts but also the rigid structures of Victorian society, offering insights that remain strikingly relevant today.… Read More

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