a list compiled by Alex Kasman (College of Charleston)
a list compiled by Alex Kasman (College of Charleston)
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| Two tales of discovery and pregnancy are told in this play. An astrophysicist at the Newton Institute whose team has discovered evidence of a planet in formation feels that she is too old to be pregnant and so hires a woman to be surrogate mother to her child. Intertwined with this modern tale we see the true story of Émilie du Châtelet, whose promising career as a mathematical physicist in the 18th century was tragically cut short by complications from a pregnancy at the age of 42.
Between the tragic death of a mathematically talented female and the parallel modern and historical plotlines, this play is sure to draw comparisons to Arcadia. I have not actually seen Legacy of Light, but from the reviews I have read I gather that it does not compare well either from a literary or a mathematical perspective. I look forward to having a chance to judge that for myself, someday, and would also appreciate comments from anyone who has seen it.
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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)
