MathFiction: Search

a list compiled by Alex Kasman (College of Charleston)

Author includes the word(s): David Sheskin
2 matches found out of 1743 entries
(Note: This page not the entire list of works of Mathematical Fiction. To see the whole list, click here.)

The Hangman's Brother (2023)

David Sheskin

This short story begins with the following odd setup: Minutes before his execution for blasphemy the brilliant Pakistani mathematician Zahid Abidi whispered into the ear of the hangman who would fasten... (more)

Knots (2022)

David Sheskin

After a quote about knots from Wikipedia, this short story begins with this odd setup: Minutes before his execution for blasphemy a brilliant Iranian mathematician whispered into the right ear of... (more)

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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)