MathFiction: The Appendix and the Spectacles (Miles J. Breuer (M.D.))

a list compiled by Alex Kasman (College of Charleston)

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The Appendix and the Spectacles (1928)

Miles J. Breuer (M.D.)
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There sometimes seems to be an unlimited supply of stories based on the idea that we may be unaware of extra dimensions around us (just like the inhabitants of Flatland). But, each one has its own special features. Here we see it from a medical perspective: what are the implications for surgery and malpractice?

Appears in Mathematical Magpie.

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Mathematical Content:
2.5/5 (2 votes)

Literary Quality:
2.5/5 (2 votes)

Categories:

Genre	Science Fiction,
Motif	Higher/Lower Dimensions,
Topic	Geometry/Topology/Trigonometry,
Medium	Short Stories,

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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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