Flatland
Abbott, Edwin A. Flatland is both a mind-bending exploration of physics and a satirical novel simultaneously. The story revolves around a world of two-dimensions where the protagonist is visited by a three-dimensional being. While a thoughtful philosophical work about explaining higher dimensions, Flatland is also a satirical commentary on social stratification and modern politics. If it sounds odd, it is. However, it is well worth the read to understand what ...