The Mathematicians

The Mathematicians is a science fiction short story by Arthur Feldman, written in the early to mid-20th century. The narrative follows the invasion of Earth by the An-vils, an extraterrestrial race with superior mathematical abilities, who enslave humanity. Framed as a children's tale told by a father, Drake Hawkins, to his daughter Zoe, the story explores themes of identity and belonging as a human psychiatrist devises a plan to instill emotions in the An-vils, leading to their eventual retreat. This unique blend of innocence and cosmic conflict highlights the struggle against oppression and the complexities of interspecies relationships.