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Author includes the word(s): Ursula K. Le~Guin 2 matches found out of 1647 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 1,600th entry was recently added to this database of mathematical fiction! Also, for those of you interested in non-fictional math books let me (shamelessly) plug the recent release of the second edition of my soliton theory textbook.

(Maintained by Alex Kasman, College of Charleston)