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Edwin Abbott Abbott | |
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| Born | 20 December 1838 Marylebone, London, England |
| Died | 12 October 1926 (aged 87) Hampstead, London, England |
| Education | City of London School St John's College, Cambridge |
| Occupation(s) | Teacher, author |
| Known for | Flatland |
| Parent(s) | Edwin and Jane Abbott |
Edwin Abbott Abbott FBA (20 December 1838 – 12 October 1926)[1] was an English teacher and theologian, best known as the author of the novella Flatland (1884).
Biography[change | change source]
Edwin Abbott Abbott was the eldest son of Edwin Abbott (1808–1882), headmaster of the Philological School, Marylebone, and his wife, Jane Abbott (1806–1882). His parents were first cousins.
Abbott also wrote educational textbooks, one being Via Latina: A First Latin Book which was published in 1880 and distributed around the world within the education system.
Flatland[change | change source]
Abbott's best-known work is his 1884 novella Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions which describes a two-dimensional world and explores the nature of dimensions. It has often been categorized as science fiction although it could more precisely be called "mathematical fiction".
With the advent of modern science fiction from the 1950s to the present day, Flatland has seen a revival in popularity,[2] especially among science fiction and cyberpunk fans.[3] Many works have been inspired by the novella, including novel sequels and short films.[3]