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The Man Who Knew Infinity

A Life of the Genius Ramanujan
Summary:

The book chronicles the life of Srinivasa Ramanujan, a self-taught Indian mathematician whose contributions to number theory, continued fractions, and infinite series revolutionized the field. It details his journey from obscurity in Madras to international acclaim in Cambridge, focusing on his collaboration with the British mathematician G.H. Hardy and the cultural and personal struggles he faced.

Key points:

1. Unconventional Genius: The book highlights that formal education isn't the only route to genius, as demonstrated by Ramanujan's significant contributions to mathematics despite his lack of formal training.

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