Kanigel, Robert
The Man Who Knew Infinity: Life of the Genius Ramanujan
- ISBN 13:
- 9780349104522
- author:
- Kanigel, Robert
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Abacus
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1992
- Pages:
- 456
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 12.9 x 3 centimetres (0.3
- Genre:
- Biography: general
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Man who Knew Infinity: A Life of the Genius Ramanujan by Robert Kanigel In 1913, a remarkable letter arrived at Cambridge University, penned by an Indian clerk with ideas about numbers that would change mathematics forever. The recipient, G H Hardy, was astonished by the young writer's genius and arranged for him to visit England. This unlikely collaboration between two brilliant minds is one of the most extraordinary in history. As Ramanujan settled into life at Cambridge, his creative intensity flourished, but it came at a great cost. Despite his remarkable achievements, he struggled with illness and personal turmoil, leaving behind a legacy that continues to inspire mathematicians today. This book tells the story of Ramanujan's extraordinary life, from the temples and slums of Madras to the courts and chapels of Cambridge University, where his brilliant theories were tested alongside Hardy's rigorous proof.
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