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a list compiled by Alex Kasman (College of Charleston)

Author includes the word(s): François Marie Arouet de Voltaire
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(Note: This page not the entire list of works of Mathematical Fiction. To see the whole list, click here.)

The Man of Forty Crowns (1768)

François Marie Arouet de Voltaire

This classic, mordant commentary on the prevailing economic system in France in mid 18th century showcases a very long dialogue of 20+ pages between the narrator and a “geometrician”, taken to mean... (more)

Micromegas (1752)
Highly Rated!

François Marie Arouet de Voltaire

"Micromegas" is a Voltaire short story, obviously inspired by Swift's Gulliver's Travels. The title character comes from a planet orbiting Sirius, and stands 120,000 feet tall. Before spelling out Micromegas'... (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!

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