The mathematical meaning of Alice in Wonderland.

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    • Subject Terms:
      ALICE'S Adventures in Wonderland (Book : Carroll)
    • Subject Terms:
      CARROLL, Lewis, 1832-1898
    • Abstract:
      The article analyzes the mathematical concepts underlying the story of the book "Alice in Wonderland," by Lewis Carroll. Carroll, who was born Charles Dodgson, was a mathematician. Utilizing a technique from Euclid's proofs, reductio ad absurdum, Carroll adopted the new abstract mathematics to create his fiction. The author describes the parts of the story where mathematical concepts can be observed. She also ponders on Carroll's love of the Euclidean geometry as evident in the story.