The Legend of von Neumann [pdf]

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Paul Halmos's 1973 essay 'The Legend of von Neumann' recounts the extraordinary mathematical abilities and personality of John von Neumann, covering his contributions to mathematics and the foundations of computing. A historical/archival PDF document, not a current news item.

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