MATHEMATICAL FICTION:

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Mathematische Spaziergaenge mit Emmy Noether [Diving into Math with Emmy Noether] (2019)
Sandra Schueddekopf / Anita Zieher
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A play about Emmy Noether written for the centenary anniversary of her Habilitation. The premiere performance was at Freie Universitaet Berlin but it has since been performed in Vienna and at many locations in the United States.

Thanks to Mats Vermeeren for bringing it to my attention.

More information about this work can be found at www.portraittheater.net.
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  7. Hypatia's Math: A Play by Daniel S. Helman
  8. A Disappearing Number by Simon McBurney
  9. Emilie: La Marquise Du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight by Lauren Gunderson
  10. Emilie by Kaija Saariaho (composer) / Amin Maalouf (libretto)
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Categories:
GenreHistorical Fiction,
MotifFemale Mathematicians,
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MediumPlays,

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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)