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The Unimaginable Mathematics of Borges' Library of Babel,Used
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The Library of Babel' is arguably Jorge Luis Borges' best known storymemorialized along with Borges on an Argentine postage stamp. Now, in The Unimaginable Mathematics of Borges' Library of Babel, William Goldbloom Bloch takes readers on a fascinating tour of the mathematical ideas hidden within one of the classic works of modern literature.Written in the vein of Douglas R. Hofstadter's Pulitzer Prizewinning Gdel, Escher, Bach, this original and imaginative book sheds light on one of Borges' most complex, richly layered works. Bloch begins each chapter with a mathematical ideacombinatorics, topology, geometry, information theoryfollowed by examples and illustrations that put flesh on the theoretical bones. In this way, he provides many fascinating insights into Borges' Library. He explains, for instance, a straightforward way to calculate how many books are in the Libraryan easily notated but literally unimaginable numberand also shows that, if each book were the size of a grain of sand, the entire universe could only hold a fraction of the books in the Library. Indeed, if each book were the size of a proton, our universe would still not be big enough to hold anywhere near all the books.Given Borges' wellknown affection for mathematics, this exploration of the story through the eyes of a humanistic mathematician makes a unique and important contribution to the body of Borgesian criticism. Bloch not only illuminates one of the great short stories of modern literature but also exposes the readerincluding those more inclined to the literary worldto many intriguing and entrancing mathematical ideas.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What are the main themes explored in The Unimaginable Mathematics of Borges' Library of Babel? A: The book explores themes of mathematics, literature, and the intersection of the two, particularly focusing on concepts like combinatorics, topology, and information theory as they relate to Borges' story.
- Q: Who is the author of The Unimaginable Mathematics of Borges' Library of Babel? A: The author is William Goldbloom Bloch, a mathematician who discusses the mathematical ideas present in Borges' work.
- Q: What is the page count of this book? A: The book has a total of 224 pages.
- Q: Is The Unimaginable Mathematics of Borges' Library of Babel suitable for non-mathematicians? A: Yes, the book is designed to be accessible to readers who may be more inclined towards literature, as it explains complex mathematical concepts in an engaging way.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was The Unimaginable Mathematics of Borges' Library of Babel published? A: The book was published on August 25, 2008.
- Q: Is this book considered new or used? A: The item condition is listed as new.
- Q: What literary work does this book analyze? A: The book analyzes Jorge Luis Borges' short story 'The Library of Babel'.
- Q: Can you provide a brief summary of The Unimaginable Mathematics of Borges' Library of Babel? A: The book takes readers on a mathematical journey through Borges' story, uncovering various mathematical ideas and providing insights into the nature of infinity and the concept of a library containing all possible books.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The book is available in its first edition.