Questions About Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions

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Which edition of this book should I get? On Amazon, people seem to report problems with almost all of the editions. I want to read this book, but I'd like to know the best edition to get first. Thanks!

sabisteb aka callisto http://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/201

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Can I enjoy or appreciate Flatlands if I'm not particularly good at Maths?

Benjamin Absolutely. In fact it may help you understand some of the concepts better.

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how are women portrayed in this book? "where women-thin, straight lines-are the lowliest of shapes" seemed kind of bad to me.

Delanie Dooms

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Is Flatland appropriate to read to a second and fourth grader, both of whom are smart?

Maya I would think so. It has lots of good diagrams and I think it made geometry pretty accessible, it's also a good reason to discuss Victorian social cla…moreI would think so. It has lots of good diagrams and I think it made geometry pretty accessible, it's also a good reason to discuss Victorian social classes. (less)

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Would this be a good book for a tween boy interested in science and fantasy books?

Adam Carnehl Absolutely. It's brilliantly conceived and mind-bending. It challenges assumptions and opens minds. …moreAbsolutely. It's brilliantly conceived and mind-bending. It challenges assumptions and opens minds. (less)

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