Was the author of Alice in Wonderland a serious mathematician?
In short: Beyond the whimsical tales of Alice, Charles Dodgson led a professional life as a mathematics lecturer at Oxford. This lecture explores his mathematical interests, his academic legacy, and his place within Victorian Oxford.
Professor Robin Wilson examines the mathematical life and labors of C.L. Dodgson, investigating both the quality of his mathematical work and the specific areas of interest that defined his career at Christ Church.
The presentation places Dodgson's work within the broader historical context of 19th-century Oxford, moving past his literary fame to uncover the mathematician behind the storyteller.
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