A Romance of Many Dimensions (Classic Science Fiction S.) [Paperback
Worth buying if: You enjoy Edwin Abbott Abbott's satirical voice and the premise of dimensional voyages.
Skip it if: You expect modern prose or contemporary setting—this is Victorian-era language and tone.
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Summary
This 1884 novella—presented here in Penguin USA's 1987 paperback—follows a narrator guided through higher dimensions, blending geometry, social parody, and metaphysical puzzles in just 91 compact pages.
Why this book now
Revisit Abbott's blend of Victorian satire and dimensional thought experiments at a time when readers enjoy short classics that spark big conversations about perception and society.
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Good fit if you want...
- You enjoy Edwin Abbott Abbott's satirical voice and the premise of dimensional voyages.
- You like concise classics that mix geometry, philosophy, and social satire.
- If character growth is key, the narrative rarely stalls and keeps tension high.
- You expect modern prose or contemporary setting—this is Victorian-era language and tone.
- You want long-form narrative or extensive character development—it's a brief philosophical novella.
- You are specifically hunting for the newest framing rather than a backlist perspective.
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Exact edition: Paperback · ISBN-13 9780140076158
Worth buying if: You enjoy Edwin Abbott Abbott's satirical voice and the premise of dimensional voyages.
Skip it if: You expect modern prose or contemporary setting—this is Victorian-era language and tone.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
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Reading commitment
Quick Easy to move through
At 91 pages, this Penguin paperback is a short, brisk read—ideal for a single afternoon or a couple of focused evenings of reflection.
What stands out here
This Penguin USA 1987 paperback emphasizes the text's compact original form and Abbott's classic Victorian phrasing rather than scholarly annotation.
Best way to approach it
Read slowly enough to follow the geometric metaphors and satirical asides; pause to imagine the dimensional thought experiments rather than rushing the narrative.
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Paperback: ISBN-13 9780140076158
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