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Author includes the word(s): Ursula K. Le~Guin 2 matches found out of 1597 entries (Note: This page not the entire list of works of Mathematical Fiction. To see the whole list, click here.)

The Disposessed (1974) Ursula K. Le Guin A utopian novel in which theories of time in mathematical physics ("chronotopology", "sequency and simultaneity", "general temporal theories") play an important role. . In brief, it is a gem of... (more)

The Masters (1963) Ursula K. Le Guin This short story, which takes place in a world where society is medieval and the sun is seen less than once per year, focuses on the mathematical advances brought about by the primary protagonist, Ganil.... (more)

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Exciting News: The total number of works of mathematical fiction listed in this database recently reached a milestone. The 1,500th entry is The Man of Forty Crowns by Voltaire. Thanks to Vijay Fafat for writing the summary of that work (and so many others). I am also grateful to everyone who has contributed to this website. Heck, I'm grateful to everyone who visited the site. Thank you!

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