Measuring the World by Daniel Kehlmann
"Measuring the World" is a historical novel that reimagines the lives of two brilliant and driven men, German mathematician Carl Friedrich Gauss and German geographer Alexander von Humboldt. The narrative alternates between the two protagonists, exploring their individual quests to quantify and understand the world. Gauss, a child prodigy from a poor family, rises to become one of the greatest mathematicians in history, while Humboldt, a wealthy and ambitious explorer, embarks on a five-year journey across South America. Their paths converge in a humorous and touching manner, highlighting the contrast between their approaches to knowledge and discovery.
The 4718th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 2005
- Nationality
- German
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 272
- Words
- Unknown
- Original Language
- German
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