MATHEMATICAL FICTION:

a list compiled by Alex Kasman (College of Charleston)

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The Mathematics of Friedrich Gauss (2012)
D.W. Wilson
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A math teacher compares his life with that of the great German mathematician C.F. Gauss as he ponders his own marital difficulties.

This short story appears in the anthology "Once You Break a Knuckle" which was shortlisted for the Dylan Thomas prize.

More information about this work can be found at www.amazon.com.
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Works Similar to The Mathematics of Friedrich Gauss
According to my `secret formula', the following works of mathematical fiction are similar to this one:
  1. Measuring the World by Daniel Kehlmann
  2. Prince of Mathematics: Carl Friedrich Gauss by Margaret B.W. Tent
  3. Cantor’s Dragon by Craig DeLancy
  4. A Desirable Middle by Susan Sechrist
  5. Elegantly, In the Least Number of Steps by Monica McFawn
  6. The Trachtenberg Speed System by Buzz Mauro
  7. Ladies' Night by Robert Dawson
  8. Memory Becomes You by Sharon Lax
  9. Buried Alive at the End of the World by Blair Bourrassa
  10. Final Exam by Robert Dawson
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Mathematical Content:
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Literary Quality:
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MotifReal Mathematicians,
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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)