Flatland
A Romance of Many Dimensions
Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions, published in 1884 under the pseudonym A Square, is the work of Edwin A. Abbott, a London headmaster and theologian. Its narrator is a square living in a two-dimensional world, where men are polygons ranked by the number of their sides, women are straight lines, and an elaborate social order keeps everyone in their place. In the first part he describes his country; in the second he is visited by a sphere from Spaceland, is lifted out of his plane to see the third dimension, and comes home to preach a gospel no one will believe. The book is both a satire on Victorian class and gender and an introduction to higher dimensions that mathematicians still recommend. It is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, with the first chapter free.
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Frequently asked questions about Flatland
Flatland by Edwin A. Abbott can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Flatland online?
Yes. Flatland opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Flatland free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Flatland is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Flatland in the public domain?
Yes. Flatland by Edwin A. Abbott is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Flatland?
About 2 h 16 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Flatland?
Flatland by Edwin A. Abbott is filed under "Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
