Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

by Lewis Carroll

Overview

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, written by Lewis Carroll, follows the journey of a young girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world filled with peculiar characters and situations.

As Alice explores this strange world, she encounters a talking rabbit, a grinning Cheshire cat, a smoking caterpillar, and a host of other quirky creatures. She attends a mad tea party hosted by the Hatter and the March Hare, plays croquet with the Queen of Hearts, and attends a trial where she serves as a witness.

Along the way, Alice navigates through the many absurdities and nonsensical rules of Wonderland. She grows and shrinks in size, meets a mock turtle and a griffin, and confronts the tyrannical rule of the Queen of Hearts.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is a timeless classic, beloved by generations of readers. It is a playful and whimsical tale that captures the imagination of both children and adults. Carroll's vivid imagination, clever wordplay, and satirical wit make for a delightful reading experience that has stood the test of time.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940161064894
Publisher:	Paul Calamusa
Publication date:	04/11/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	224 KB

About the Author

The author of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known by his pen name, Lewis Carroll, was an English writer, mathematician, and photographer. He was born on January 27, 1832, in Daresbury, Cheshire, England, and died on January 14, 1898, in Guildford, Surrey, England.

Carroll was the third child of eleven, and he grew up in a family that valued education and intellectual pursuits. He showed a talent for mathematics from an early age and attended Christ Church, Oxford, where he later became a mathematics lecturer.

Aside from his academic pursuits, Carroll was also a skilled photographer, capturing portraits of famous people such as Tennyson and Darwin. He was also a gifted writer and poet, with his most famous work being Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, published in 1865. The book's success led to a sequel, Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There, published in 1871.

Carroll's writing style was playful and witty, often incorporating puns, parody, and satire. He was also known for his love of word games and puzzles, which he incorporated into his stories. However, his personal life was marked by controversy, particularly his relationships with young girls, which have been the subject of much speculation and debate.

Despite the controversy surrounding his personal life, Carroll's contributions to literature and mathematics are significant and have continued to inspire and entertain readers and scholars alike for generations.

Date of Birth:

January 27, 1832

Date of Death:

January 14, 1898

Place of Birth:

Daresbury, Cheshire, England

Place of Death:

Guildford, Surrey, England

Education:

Richmond School, Christ Church College, Oxford University, B.A., 1854; M.A., 1857

Website:

http://www.lewis-carroll-birthplace.org.uk/