MATHEMATICAL FICTION:

a list compiled by Alex Kasman (College of Charleston)

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The Magic Two-Horn (1949)
Sergey Pavlovich Bobrov
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I barely know anything about this Russian children's book that takes place in a magical mathematical world. Maxim Arnold mentioned it to me at a conference in Oaxaca and told me only that many mathematicians cite it as a source of their interest in mathematics. If you know any more details, please write to let me know.

More information about this work can be found at ilib.mccme.ru.
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Works Similar to The Magic Two-Horn
According to my `secret formula', the following works of mathematical fiction are similar to this one:
  1. Number Stories: Learning Arithmetic Through the Adventures of Ralph and His Schoolmates by Alhambra G. Deming
  2. Three Days in Karlikania by Vladimir Levshin
  3. The Number Devil [Der Zahlenteufel] by Hans Magnus Enzensberger
  4. Little Zero the Seafarer [Captain One's frigate] by Vladimir Levshin
  5. Jayden's Rescue by Vladimir Tumanov
  6. Lost in Lexicon: An Adventure in Words and Numbers by Pendred Noyce
  7. Harvey Plotter and the Circle of Irrationality by Nathan Carter / Dan Kalman
  8. Donald in Mathmagic Land by Hamilton Luske (director)
  9. Kandelman's Krim: A Realistic Fantasy by John Lighton Synge
  10. Sophie's Diary by Dora Musielak
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Categories:
GenreFantasy, Didactic, Children's Literature,
Motif
TopicReal Mathematics,
MediumNovels,

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Where are the new works of mathematical fiction?: As you can see from this chronological listing, this database includes many works of mathematical fiction for each year from 1990 to 2025. Strangely, only two are listed for 2026, so far. Either less mathematical fiction is being published than in previous years or I'm just having more trouble finding it. If you know of any works of fiction that should be added to this list, especially recently published ones, please let me know. (Keep in mind that I do not include self-published works or children's fiction that just covers elementary mathematical concepts.) Thanks!

(Maintained by Alex Kasman, College of Charleston)