The Tachypomp

In "The Tachypomp," a young mathematician aspires to marry the beautiful Abscissa Surd, but must first gain her father’s approval. Professor Surd challenges him to achieve either perpetual motion or faster-than-light travel to prove his worthiness. First published anonymously in 1874 and republished by science-fiction scholar Sam Moskowitz in 1973, this engaging short story appeals to those with a passion for mathematics and science fiction.