Measuring the World

In Daniel Kehlmann's engaging novel, two brilliant minds of the Enlightenment—Alexander von Humboldt and Carl Friedrich Gauss—embark on remarkable journeys of discovery in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The story explores their extraordinary pursuits and personalities, offering a humorous and insightful look at their lives and the era's tumultuous political landscape. Celebrated for its wit and depth, Measuring the World has become a bestseller and introduces a distinguished new voice in contemporary literature.