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Edwin Abbott Abbott

January 01, 1970

Edwin Abbott Abbott FBA (20 December 1838 – 12 October 1926)[1] was an English schoolmaster, theologian, and Anglican priest, best known as the author of the novella Flatland (1884).

The Reverend
Edwin Abbott Abbott
FBA
Born(1838-12-20)20 December 1838
Marylebone, London, England
Died12 October 1926(1926-10-12) (aged 87)
Hampstead, London, England
EducationCity of London School
St John's College, Cambridge
Occupation(s)Teacher, author
Known forFlatland
Parent(s)Edwin and Jane Abbott

Biography edit

Edwin Abbott Abbott was the eldest son of Edwin Abbott (1808–1882), headmaster of the Philological School, Marylebone, and his wife, Jane Abbott (1806–1882). His parents were first cousins.

He was born in London and educated at the City of London School and at St John's College, Cambridge,[2] where he took the highest honours of his class in classics, mathematics and theology, and became a fellow of his college. In particular, he was 1st Smith's prizeman in 1861.[3][a] In 1862 he took orders. After holding masterships at King Edward's School, Birmingham, he succeeded G. F. Mortimer as headmaster of the City of London School in 1865, at the early age of 26. There, he oversaw the education of future Prime Minister H. H. Asquith. Abbott was Hulsean lecturer in 1876.[4]

He retired in 1889, and devoted himself to literary and theological pursuits. Abbott's open-minded inclinations in theology were prominent both in his educational views and in his books. His Shakespearian Grammar (1870) is a permanent contribution to English philology. In 1885, he published a life of Francis Bacon. His theological writings include three anonymously published religious romances – Philochristus (1878), where he tried to raise interest in Gospels reading, Onesimus (1882), and Silanus the Christian (1908).[4]

More weighty contributions are the anonymous theological discussion The Kernel and the Husk (1886), Philomythus (1891), his book The Anglican Career of Cardinal Newman (1892), and his article "The Gospels" in the ninth edition of the Encyclopædia Britannica, embodying a critical view which caused considerable stir in the English theological world. He also wrote St Thomas of Canterbury, His Death and Miracles (1898), Johannine Vocabulary (1905), and Johannine Grammar (1906).[4]

Abbott also wrote educational textbooks, one being Via Latina: A First Latin Book which was published in 1880 and distributed around the world within the education system.

Flatland edit

 
Flatland title page, 1884
Main article: Flatland

Abbott's best-known work is his 1884 novella Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions which describes a two-dimensional world and explores the nature of dimensions. It has often been categorized as science fiction although it could more precisely be called "mathematical fiction".

With the advent of modern science fiction from the 1950s to the present day, Flatland has seen a revival in popularity,[5] especially among science fiction and cyberpunk fans.[6] Many works have been inspired by the novella, including novel sequels and short films.[6]

Bibliography edit

  • Via Latina: A First Latin Book, Including Accidence, Rules of Syntax, Exercises, Vocabularies and Rules for Construing (Seeley, Jackson, and Halliday, revised edition: 1882)
  • Shakespearian Grammar: An Attempt to Illustrate Some of the Differences Between Elizabethan and Modern English, for the Use of Schools (Macmillan, 1870)
  • Flatland: A Romance of Many Dimensions (Seeley & Co., 1884)
  • Francis Bacon: An Account of His Life and Works (Macmillan, 1885)
  • Philochristus: Memoirs of a Disciple of the Lord (Macmillan, 1878)
  • Onesimus: Memoirs of a Disciple of St. Paul (Macmillan, 1882)
  • The Kernel and the Husk (Macmillan, 1886)
  • Philomythus: An Antidote Against Credulity (Macmillan, 1891)
  • The Anglican Career of John Henry Newman|Cardinal Newman (Macmillan, 1892)
  • St Thomas of Canterbury: His Death and Miracles (Adam and Charles Black, 1898)
  • Johannine Vocabulary: A Comparison of the Words of the Fourth Gospel with Those of the Three (Adam and Charles Black, 1905)
  • Johannine Grammar (Adam and Charles Black, 1906)
  • Silanus the Christian (Adam and Charles Black, 1906)
  • The FourFold Gospel: or, A Harmony of The Four Gospels in five volumes, 1913-1917
    • Volume I: Introduction, 1913

See also edit

Explanatory notes edit

  1. ^ This seems to be an error by Venn: Colby's preface to Abbott's Flatland states that Abbott was 7th Senior Optime, Senior Classic and 1st Chancellor's Medallist in 1861; William Steadman Aldis was 1st Smith's Prizeman in 1861.

References edit

  1. ^ Thorne and Collocott 1984, p. 2.
  2. ^ Malden, Richard, ed. (1920). Crockford's Clerical Directory for 1920 (51st ed.). London: The Field Press. p. 1.
  3. ^ "Abbott, Edwin Abbott (ABT857EA)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
  4. ^ a b c   One or more of the preceding sentences incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Chisholm, Hugh, ed. (1911). "Abbott, Edwin Abbott". Encyclopædia Britannica. Vol. 1 (11th ed.). Cambridge University Press. p. 26.
  5. ^ Clute and Nicholls 1995, p. 1.
  6. ^ a b Harper 2010

Further reading edit

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January 01, 1970
edwin, abbott, abbott, december, 1838, october, 1926, english, schoolmaster, theologian, anglican, priest, best, known, author, novella, flatland, 1884, reverendfbaborn, 1838, december, 1838marylebone, london, englanddied12, october, 1926, 1926, aged, hampstea. Edwin Abbott Abbott FBA 20 December 1838 12 October 1926 1 was an English schoolmaster theologian and Anglican priest best known as the author of the novella Flatland 1884 The ReverendEdwin Abbott AbbottFBABorn 1838 12 20 20 December 1838Marylebone London EnglandDied12 October 1926 1926 10 12 aged 87 Hampstead London EnglandEducationCity of London SchoolSt John s College CambridgeOccupation s Teacher authorKnown forFlatlandParent s Edwin and Jane Abbott Contents 1 Biography 2 Flatland 3 Bibliography 4 See also 5 Explanatory notes 6 References 7 Further reading 8 External linksBiography editEdwin Abbott Abbott was the eldest son of Edwin Abbott 1808 1882 headmaster of the Philological School Marylebone and his wife Jane Abbott 1806 1882 His parents were first cousins He was born in London and educated at the City of London School and at St John s College Cambridge 2 where he took the highest honours of his class in classics mathematics and theology and became a fellow of his college In particular he was 1st Smith s prizeman in 1861 3 a In 1862 he took orders After holding masterships at King Edward s School Birmingham he succeeded G F Mortimer as headmaster of the City of London School in 1865 at the early age of 26 There he oversaw the education of future Prime Minister H H Asquith Abbott was Hulsean lecturer in 1876 4 He retired in 1889 and devoted himself to literary and theological pursuits Abbott s open minded inclinations in theology were prominent both in his educational views and in his books His Shakespearian Grammar 1870 is a permanent contribution to English philology In 1885 he published a life of Francis Bacon His theological writings include three anonymously published religious romances Philochristus 1878 where he tried to raise interest in Gospels reading Onesimus 1882 and Silanus the Christian 1908 4 More weighty contributions are the anonymous theological discussion The Kernel and the Husk 1886 Philomythus 1891 his book The Anglican Career of Cardinal Newman 1892 and his article The Gospels in the ninth edition of the Encyclopaedia Britannica embodying a critical view which caused considerable stir in the English theological world He also wrote St Thomas of Canterbury His Death and Miracles 1898 Johannine Vocabulary 1905 and Johannine Grammar 1906 4 Abbott also wrote educational textbooks one being Via Latina A First Latin Book which was published in 1880 and distributed around the world within the education system Flatland edit nbsp Flatland title page 1884 Main article Flatland Abbott s best known work is his 1884 novella Flatland A Romance of Many Dimensions which describes a two dimensional world and explores the nature of dimensions It has often been categorized as science fiction although it could more precisely be called mathematical fiction With the advent of modern science fiction from the 1950s to the present day Flatland has seen a revival in popularity 5 especially among science fiction and cyberpunk fans 6 Many works have been inspired by the novella including novel sequels and short films 6 Bibliography editVia Latina A First Latin Book Including Accidence Rules of Syntax Exercises Vocabularies and Rules for Construing Seeley Jackson and Halliday revised edition 1882 Shakespearian Grammar An Attempt to Illustrate Some of the Differences Between Elizabethan and Modern English for the Use of Schools Macmillan 1870 Flatland A Romance of Many Dimensions Seeley amp Co 1884 Francis Bacon An Account of His Life and Works Macmillan 1885 Philochristus Memoirs of a Disciple of the Lord Macmillan 1878 Onesimus Memoirs of a Disciple of St Paul Macmillan 1882 The Kernel and the Husk Macmillan 1886 Philomythus An Antidote Against Credulity Macmillan 1891 The Anglican Career of John Henry Newman Cardinal Newman Macmillan 1892 St Thomas of Canterbury His Death and Miracles Adam and Charles Black 1898 Johannine Vocabulary A Comparison of the Words of the Fourth Gospel with Those of the Three Adam and Charles Black 1905 Johannine Grammar Adam and Charles Black 1906 Silanus the Christian Adam and Charles Black 1906 The FourFold Gospel or A Harmony of The Four Gospels in five volumes 1913 1917 Volume I Introduction 1913See also edit nbsp Biography portal List of Old CitizensExplanatory notes edit This seems to be an error by Venn Colby s preface to Abbott s Flatland states that Abbott was 7th Senior Optime Senior Classic and 1st Chancellor s Medallist in 1861 William Steadman Aldis was 1st Smith s Prizeman in 1861 References edit Thorne and Collocott 1984 p 2 Malden Richard ed 1920 Crockford s Clerical Directory for 1920 51st ed London The Field Press p 1 Abbott Edwin Abbott ABT857EA A Cambridge Alumni Database University of Cambridge a b c nbsp One or more of the preceding sentences incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain Chisholm Hugh ed 1911 Abbott Edwin Abbott Encyclopaedia Britannica Vol 1 11th ed Cambridge University Press p 26 Clute and Nicholls 1995 p 1 a b Harper 2010 Dictionary of National BiographyFurther reading editClute John Nicholls Peter 1995 The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction New York St Martin s Griffin p 1 ISBN 0 312 13486 X nbsp Cooper Thompson 1884 Abbott The Rev Edwin Abbott Men of the Time eleventh ed London George Routledge amp Sons pp 1 2 Harper Lila Marz ed 2010 Flatland Peterborough Ontario Canada Broadview ISBN 978 1 55111 690 7 Thorne J O T C Collocott 1984 Chambers Biographical Dictionary Edinburgh Chambers Harrap ISBN 0 550 18022 2 Tuck Donald H 1974 The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction and Fantasy Chicago Advent p 1 ISBN 0 911682 27 9 External links edit nbsp Wikiquote has quotations related to Edwin Abbott Abbott nbsp Wikisource has original works by or about Edwin Abbott Abbott nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to Edwin Abbott Abbott Works by Edwin Abbott Abbott in eBook form at Standard Ebooks Works by Edwin Abbott Abbott at Project Gutenberg Works by Edwin Abbott Abbott at Faded Page Canada Works by or 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