Subject: Re: [HM] Mathematics in Literature
From: Alvin White (awhite@THUBAN.AC.HMC.EDU)
Date: Thu Jun 01 2000 - 17:46:33 EDT
> There are several novels by Austrian writers in which mathematics
> figures in one way or another. The principal characters of Hermann
> Broch's "The Unknown Quantity" and Robert Musil's "The Man Without
> Qualities" are both mathematicians. And the students in Musil's
> early novel "Young Torless" engage in mathematical discussions -
> in particular, on the nature of imaginary numbers. Both Broch and
> Musil had early training as mathematicians.
>
> John Bell
The Humanistic Math Network Journal has been supported by
EXXON FOUNDATION since 1986. Severeal issues have extensive annotated lists
of math in literature. One is by John Lew of IBM which continues a list
started by his father. This list is about thirty pages. HMNJ 's are
available FREE anywhere in the world. If you want those issues,mention
"HMNJ & Literature" and send me your POSTAL address.
Alvin White
Harvey Mudd College
Claremont,CA 91711
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