Edwin A. Abbott

Born in 1838
  • Edwin Abbott Abbott was a British theologian, educator, and writer best known for his satirical novella Flatland.

  • Born in 1838, he was educated at Cambridge and became headmaster of the City of London School at age 26.

  • Abbott wrote on various subjects, including theology, philology, and literature.

  • He authored several religious works, including anonymously published religious romances.

  • Abbott's theological writings often reflected his liberal inclinations.

  • After retiring in 1889, he focused on literary and theological pursuits.

  • His most famous work, Flatland, was published in 1884 and continues to be widely read and discussed for its mathematical and social commentary.

Books by Edwin A. Abbott