MATHEMATICAL FICTION:

a list compiled by Alex Kasman (College of Charleston)

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Prince of Mathematics: Carl Friedrich Gauss (2006)
Margaret B.W. Tent
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A fictionalized account of the life and achievements of one of history's greatest mathematicians, told in a style which is appropriate for children but also maintains the interest of adult readers.

(I'm afraid I have not yet had a chance to read this book -- the information above is based on what is available at the Amazon.com page for it -- but it does look interesting and I hope to be able to report more details shortly.)

More information about this work can be found at www.amazon.com.
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Works Similar to Prince of Mathematics: Carl Friedrich Gauss
According to my `secret formula', the following works of mathematical fiction are similar to this one:
  1. Emmy Noether: The Mother of Modern Algebra by Margaret B.W. Tent
  2. Sophie's Diary by Dora Musielak
  3. Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham
  4. Measuring the World by Daniel Kehlmann
  5. Beyond the Limit: The Dream of Sofya Kovalevskaya by Joan Spicci
  6. A Beautiful Mind by Sylvia Nasar / Akiva Goldsman
  7. The Indian Clerk by David Leavitt
  8. Kepler: A Novel by John Banville
  9. The Mathematics of Friedrich Gauss by D.W. Wilson
  10. Continuums by Robert Carr
Ratings for Prince of Mathematics: Carl Friedrich Gauss:
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Mathematical Content:
5/5 (1 votes)
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Literary Quality:
3/5 (1 votes)
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Categories:
GenreHistorical Fiction, Children's Literature,
MotifGenius, Prodigies, Real Mathematicians,
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)