title: Tragic mathematics: romantic narratives and the refounding of mathematics in the early nineteenth century.
abstract: A new, Romantic type of mathematical story appeared in the early nineteenth century that was radically different from the sober narrative characteristic of the previous generation of mathematicians. At the same time, a new mathematical practice emerged that differed sharply from the understanding and practice of mathematics during the Enlightenment. These parallel developments are inseparable: the new type of mathematical practice went hand in hand with the new mathematical story.
authors: Amir R
authors: AR
authors: Alexander
mesh_terms: D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D006801:Humans; D008091:Literature / Q000266:history; D008433:Mathematics / Q000266:history*; D009229:Mythology; D033262:Narration; D010465:Perception; D010684:Philosophy / Q000266:history*