Math in Literature

Explore the fascinating intersection of math and literature with our curated list of books that blend numbers and narratives. Discover how authors weave mathematical concepts into compelling stories for all ages.

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The Number Devil

by Hans Magnus Enzensberger

In 12 dreams, Robert, a boy who hates math, encounters a sly, clever number devil who introduces him to the wonders of numbers: infinite numbers, prime numbers, Fibonacci numbers, and numbers that expand without end.
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The Man who Counted

by Malba Tahan

A collection of famous mathematical puzzles, taken from a popular newspaper column, features the "writings" of the fictional author, Malba Tahan, who describes different mathematical puzzles and solutions applied to real situations.
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