MathFiction: Search

a list compiled by Alex Kasman (College of Charleston)

Author includes the word(s): Lauren Gunderson
3 matches found out of 1744 entries
(Note: This page not the entire list of works of Mathematical Fiction. To see the whole list, click here.)

Ada and the Engine (2015)

Lauren Gunderson

For Lauren Gunderson, whose plays all seem to be about emotionally potent mathematical subjects, a study of Ada Lovelace seems like a natural choice. Born Ada Byron (the daughter of the scandalous poet... (more)

Emilie: La Marquise Du Châtelet Defends Her Life Tonight (2010)

Lauren Gunderson

This play allows Gabrielle Emilie Le Tonnelier de Breteuil, marquise du Châtelet, who was a successful mathematical physicist until her tragic death at age 42 in the year 1749, to analyze her own life... (more)

Leap (2004)

Lauren Gunderson

This play explores the inspiration for Isaac Newton's amazing discoveries in 1664, personifying it in the form of two young girls whose playful interaction leads to the results we remember Newton for today.... (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)