![]() The graphic novel includes many actual quotes from these two historical figures and copious footnotes. IMHO When she starts typing away before she realizes that the object in her hand is not a smart phone but a fan, this is not merely a silly joke but a hint that Lovelace had a sense of potential importance of computing machines. For example, consider this page on which Lovelace first comprehends Babbage's and announces that she's going to "Tweet" about it: ![]() This graphic novel starts out as a basically realistic fictionalized biography of the 19th century mathematicians Ada Lovelace and Charles Babbage, even if it is a biography with a snarky sense of humor. Note: This work of mathematical fiction is recommended by Alex for young adults and math majors, math grad students (and maybe even math professors). The Thrilling Adventures of Lovelace and Babbage (2015) A list compiled by Alex Kasman ( College of Charleston) ![]()
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