The Dot And The Line: A Romance In Lower Mathematics

The Dot And The Line: A Romance In Lower Mathematics

Once upon a time there was a sensible straight line who was hopelessly in love with a beautiful dot. But the dot, though perfect in every way, only had eyes for a wild and unkempt squiggle. All of the line's romantic dreams were in vain, until he discovered...angles! Now, with newfound self-expression, he can be anything he wants to be--a square, a triangle, a parallelogram....And that's just the beginning!First published in 1963 and made into an Academy Award-winning animated short film, here is a supremely witty love story with a twist that reveals profound truths about relationships--both human and mathematical--sure to tickle lovers of all ages.From Publishers WeeklyOriginally published in 1963, and back just in time for Valentine's Day, The Dot and the Line: A Romance in Lower Mathematics by Norton Juster (The Phantom Tollbooth) once again bursts on the scene. Using only black and red, Juster tells the poignant yet humorous tale of a straight line in love with a red dot, and the line's attempts to woo her away from a slothful squiggle. Much merriment will be had by all before the hero gets his girl. ; Jan.)Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.ReviewA clever idea, carried out to perfection. You will find yourself going through these ingenious pages again and again. A gem. --Saturday ReviewAbout the AuthorNorton Juster is the author of several books for children, including The Phantom Tollbooth, which has delighted both children and adults for nearly forty years. He lives in Amherst, Massachusetts.