MathFiction: On the marriage of Hermes and Philology (Marianus Capella)

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On the marriage of Hermes and Philology (410)

Marianus Capella
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Contributed by Tefcros Michaelides

"A must in your data base is Martianus Capella (c. 410 A.D.), On the marriage of Hermes and Philology (translated in english by W.H. Stahl, Columbia University Press): Hermes is marrying a minor godess Philology. The Seven Liberal Arts (including Arithmetic, Geometry, Astronomy and Harmony) come to greet the couple and present themselves."

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Mathematical Content:
1/5 (1 votes)

Literary Quality:
4/5 (1 votes)

Categories:

Genre	Fantasy,
Motif	Religion,
Topic
Medium	Plays,

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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!

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