Flatland A Romance of Many Dimensions

"Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions" is a satirical novella written by Edwin A. Abbott and first published in 1884. Set in a two-dimensional world populated by geometric shapes, the book explores the social hierarchy, rigid class structure, and limitations of perception in a highly imaginative and thought-provoking manner.

The protagonist of the story is A Square, a resident of Flatland who belongs to the middle class of squares. Through A Square's eyes, the reader is introduced to the peculiarities of Flatland society, where individuals' shapes determine their social status and roles. Circles are the highest class, followed by polygons like squares and triangles, while lines represent the lowest class.

The narrative takes a fascinating turn when A Square encounters a being from the third dimension, a Sphere, who introduces him to the concept of three-dimensional space. As A Square grapples with the mind-bending notion of dimensions beyond his own, he gains new insights into the limitations of his worldview and the nature of reality.