Interesting story of a gifted mathematician from the early 20th Century. Take note of his initial scholastic underachievement, his single-minded focus on math, and his raw, natural talent. This story also demonstrates an example of the importance of mentors for the gifted.
Finally, the development of his advanced theories in dreams is a fascinating aspect of the story and perhaps suggests an area for future research in gifted studies.
100-year-old deathbed dreams of mathematician proved true
While on his death bed, the brilliant Indian mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan cryptically wrote down functions he said came to …