Edwin A. Abbott
Edwin Abbott Abbott was a British theologian, educator, and writer best known for his satirical novella Flatland.
Born in 1838, he was educated at Cambridge and became headmaster of the City of London School at age 26.
Abbott wrote on various subjects, including theology, philology, and literature.
He authored several religious works, including anonymously published religious romances.
Abbott's theological writings often reflected his liberal inclinations.
After retiring in 1889, he focused on literary and theological pursuits.
His most famous work, Flatland, was published in 1884 and continues to be widely read and discussed for its mathematical and social commentary.
