Edwin Abbott Abbott Knihy

Plochozemí není jen nejoblíbenějším literárním dílem dr. Sheldona Coopera, geniálního hrdiny populárního sitcomu Big Bang Theory, ale také jedním z klasických textů sci-fi a fantasy, který se svým věhlasem řadí vedle Gulliverových cest nebo Alenky v říši divů. Tento „román o mnoha rozměrech“ v sobě snoubí matematicko-filosofické pojednání a zábavnou, štiplavou společenskou satiru, mísí se v něm téměř einsteinovské úvahy o čtvrtém rozměru (sepsané ovšem dlouho před vznikem Einsteinovy teorie relativity) s kritikou viktoriánské společnosti, zejména nerovného postavení žen. Ty mají v Plochozemí tvar úseček, vojáci jsou trojúhelníkovití, obchodníci jsou o tvaru čtverce a tak dále, nejvyšší kastou jsou pak kruhovití kněží (obecně lze říci, že čím má někdo v tomto podivuhodném dvojrozměrném světě víc úhlů, tím výš stojí na společenském žebříčku). Podmanivé vyprávění ctihodného obchodníka Čtverce půvabně dokreslují ilustrace Chrudoše Valouška, jehož bizarní svět si svou fantaskností nijak nezadá s tím Abbottovým.

Plochozemě – Flatland – patří ke kultovním dílům vědecko-fantastického žánru. Zatímco v češtině vychází poprvé, v angličtině se novela od roku 1884 dočkala osmdesáti vydání a byla přeložena do více než třiceti světových jazyků. Stala se rovněž inspirací pro několik filmových zpracování. „Román mnoha rozměrů“ není jen matematicko-filozofickou fantazií na geometrické téma. Jedná se o sociální satiru namířenou proti třídním rozdílům ve viktoriánské společnosti a především o srozumitelný úvod k pochopení čtvrtého rozměru, který Abbott napsal dávno před zveřejněním Einsteinovy teorie relativity. Vyprávění půvabně ilustrované autorem, ctihodným obchodníkem Čtvercem, přivádí čtenáře do země o dvou Rozměrech – délce a šířce – obývané geometrickými tvary. Ženy vypadají jako Přímky, příslušníky nejnižší třídy a vojáky představují Trojúhelníky, odborníci a džentlmeni patří mezi Čtverce a šlechta náleží k Šestiúhelníkům. Nejvyšší postavení ve společnosti pak zaujímají Kruhy. Poklidný život autora naruší sen o jednorozměrné krajině Přímkozemi a návštěva bytosti zvané Koule z trojrozměrné Prostorozemě – události, jež ho dovedou až k úvahám o existenci čtvrté dimenze.

A humorous examination with serious overtones of the concepts of space, time, and dimension.

This first volume of commentary on the Fourfold Gospel appears disproportionately large compared to the limited number of Synoptic verses it addresses. This is due to Mark's first chapter introducing several terms that require in-depth discussion upon their initial appearance. The work aims to encompass four Parts: - Part I covers the antecedents, actions, and words of John the Baptist, exploring the relationship between John and Jesus until Jesus enters Galilee "after John had been delivered up." - Part II focuses on the Proclamation of the New Kingdom—the Kingdom of the Son—and the ensuing conflict between the Old and the New. - Part III examines the Law of the New Kingdom, highlighting the theme of Victory through Defeat. - Part IV addresses the concepts of Defeat and Victory. About the Publisher: Forgotten Books publishes numerous rare and classic works. Their efforts utilize advanced technology to digitally reconstruct historical texts, maintaining the original format while rectifying imperfections in aged copies. While some original flaws, like blemishes or missing pages, may be present in the reproduction, most imperfections are repaired to preserve the integrity of these significant historical works.

Excerpt from St. Thomas of Canterbury, Vol. 1 of 2: His Death and Miracles IN the course of preparing a critical commentary on the Four Gospels, it became necessary to consider other instances of documents relating the same fact in different language, as the Gospels relate in different language the acts and words of Christ. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

This volume begins with Christ's teaching in parables and concludes with His directive to His followers: "Let him deny himself and take up his cross." These Synoptic traditions are often obscure in meaning and origin. The text aims to demonstrate that the Fourth Evangelist, who does not mention "parable" or "cross," frequently alludes to Christian concepts related to these terms. This exploration seeks to clarify why the writer omitted these words and to provide insight into what Christ may have intended. The investigation starts with Mark's Gospel for three reasons: it contains the earliest form of Synoptic tradition, Matthew and Luke have drawn heavily from it, and it appears to have been largely overlooked by early editors and scribes. Notably, Victor of Antioch, writing in the fifth century, noted the absence of a continuous commentary on Mark's Gospel. This work is a reproduction of a significant historical text, published by Forgotten Books, which utilizes advanced technology to preserve the original format while repairing imperfections found in the aged copy. In rare instances, some flaws from the original may be replicated, but most imperfections are successfully repaired to maintain the integrity of this historical work.

This section serves as an introduction to the tenth part of a series that has previously focused on words. This volume aims to elucidate thoughts using evidence derived from earlier elucidations. The earlier parts can be seen as a process of letting down nets, while this one attempts to draw them in. The "nets" refer to extensive footnotes in previous volumes, which were often lengthy and seemingly digressive, written with future investigations in mind. Just as fishermen sometimes appear to row away from a shoal while trying to encircle it, the previous volumes may have seemed to stray from their main focus. In contrast, this volume may face criticism for having insufficient notes to support the statements made in the text. The author requests readers to understand that it is not feasible to both draw in and let down nets simultaneously. The publisher, Forgotten Books, specializes in reproducing rare and classic works, utilizing advanced technology to digitally reconstruct texts while preserving their original format and addressing imperfections. However, some original flaws may still be present in the reproduction, as they are intentionally retained to maintain the historical integrity of the work.

Excerpt from The Fourfold Gospel: Section V; The Founding of the New Kingdom, or Life Reached Through Death I should be disposed to substitute, instead of any defence of my own, an imaginary defence, such as the Fourth Evangelist might be supposed to make - and indeed does make, by implication - in his Gospel It will save space, and avoid a tedious repetition of he may have thought, if I may be allowed, instead of such a clause, to substitute inverted commas and to represent him, thinking aloud, as follows. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

The book focuses on teaching students the essential skill of clear writing, emphasizing the importance of word arrangement. While it acknowledges that elements like force, elegance, and stylistic variety are more challenging to master, it aims to provide practical rules and exercises to enhance clarity in writing. The main objective is to equip learners with the tools necessary to express their thoughts clearly and effectively.

Set in a two-dimensional world, the story explores themes of dimensions and social hierarchy through the experiences of a square who encounters a three-dimensional being. This satirical novella critiques Victorian society and its rigid class structure while introducing mathematical concepts in a unique narrative. Abbott's work combines humor and social commentary, making it a thought-provoking read that transcends its era.