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Author includes the word(s): Thomas Reed Willemain 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.)

Final Integer (2021) Thomas Reed Willemain In this short story, a number theorist is obsessed with one number, the date of his own death: It has been said that number theory was once the purest of pure math. But in David’s academic circle,... (more)

Mathematics Disputes with Death, and the Devil Intervenes (2021) Thomas Reed Willemain The title is an accurate description of this droll allegory featuring personifications of mathematics and death as well as the devil and "the Ancient One". The dead human over whom math and death argue... (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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