Alice's adventures in wonderland and through the looking-glass

At the mention of the name alice, one tends to usually think of the childrens stories by lewis carroll. She awakens from her dream to find her head in the lap of her sister, who in turn dreams about alice. Wilson linked this understanding to a flair for drawing on the more primitive elements of the mind of maturity. However, most casual readers may be unaware that carroll was also a don at christ.

Alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass. Through the looking glass, and what alice found there 1872 looking glass house alice s cat dinah has had kittens, and tends to the white one. Their magical worlds, amusing characters, clever dialogue, and playfully logical illogic epitomize the wit and whimsy of carrolls writing. In each book, alice is trying to get to a specific location either the beautiful garden in wonderland or the eighth square of the chess board in lookingglass world in order to. Image 81 of alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass, pig and pepper alice laughed so much at this, that she had to run back into the wood for fear of their hearing her. An internationally acclaimed comedienne well known for her many. It is as charming as it was when i read it first time, maybe i am loving it even more today. Englandalice s sister, who is never named, only appears for a moment. Each volume features authoritative texts by the world s greatest authors in an exquisitely designed foilstamped binding, with distinctive colored edging and an attractive ribbon bookmark. As little alice goes deeper and deeper down the rabbit hole, she meets an assortment of oddball characters, like the eccentric march hare. Where does alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far.

With an introduction and notes by michael irwin, professor of english literature, university of kent at canterbury. Lewis carroll is the author of such classics as alice s adventures in wonderland, through the looking glass, the hunting of the snark, jabberwocky, and sylvie and bruno. The young and imaginative alice grows weary of her storybook, one without pictures or conversations, and follows a. Both alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass provides examples of the following tropes. Original, experimental, and unparalleled in their charm, lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass and what alice found there have enchanted readers for generations. Exploration in these books is a playful romp through the nonsenseworld of ones imagination. The white rabbit in alices adventures in wonderland and. Alice is a sevenandahalfyearold little girl living in an uppermiddleclass family in. Themes and motifs alices adventures in wonderland growing up. The book has two stories alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass. Alice again enters a fantastical world, this time by climbing through a mirror into the world that she can see beyond it.

Extremely rare and very early first edition seventh thousand in very good condition for its age and unusual to find in such a good state. Hyperlinks allow you to navigate quickly through the text, making connections between themes and characters appearances. It is illustrated throughout by sir john tenniel, whose drawings for the books add so much to the enjoyment of them. Each volume features authoritative texts by the worlds greatest authors in an exquisitely designed foilstamped binding, with distinctive colored edging and an attractive ribbon bookmark.

No greater books for children have ever been written. Wonderland with an introduction by henry seidel canby. Alices adventures in wonderland summary, characters. Alices adventures in wonderland, widely beloved british childrens book by lewis carroll, published in 1865 and illustrated by john tenniel. The papers are thick and very durable and made of great quality. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. But mainly their subject is what comes after, and in this sense the books are allegories about what a child can know and come to know. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass.

This selection of carrolls works includes alices adventures in wonderland and its sequel, through the lookingglass, both containing the famous illustrations by sir john tenniel. He was a brilliant mathematician, a skilled photographer and a meticulous letter and diary writer. Lewis carrolls novels alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass first published in 1865 and 1871, respectively have entertained readers young and old for more than a century. Through the lookingglass, and what alice found there is an 1871 novel by lewis carroll and the sequel to alices adventures in wonderland 1865. Alice s adventures in wonderland commonly shortened to alice in wonderland is an 1865 novel written by english author charles lutwidge dodgson under the pseudonym lewis carroll. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass and what alice found there lewis carroll charles lutwidge dodgson. Alongside his academic life he pursued a career both as a writer and an accomplished amateur photographer. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass record the adventures and exploits of one little girl through a variety of strange fantasylands. Alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass is a collection of stories featuring the titular character, alice, and her misadventures through the curious and fantastical lands of wonderland. Alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass originally conceived by its author as an entertaining story for alice liddell, the daughter of an oxford dean, alice s adventures in wonderland, the fantastic tale of the young alice s encounters with the white rabbit, the cheshire cat, the mad hatter and the queen of hearts, has captured the imaginations of young and old. Alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass and what alice found there lewis carroll charles lutwidge dodgson. He is especially remembered for bringing to life the beloved and longrevered tale of alice in alices adventures in wonderland 1865 and its sequel through the lookingglass 1871. The first edition of the novel was published in july 4th 1865, and was written by lewis carroll.

What childhood could possibly be complete without the. Lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland and its sequel, through the lookingglass and what alice found there, are two of the most famous. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass originally conceived by its author as an entertaining story for alice liddell, the daughter of an oxford dean, alices adventures in wonderland, the fantastic tale of the young alices encounters with the white rabbit, the cheshire cat, the mad hatter and the queen of hearts, has captured the imaginations of young and old. Alice in wonderland is a novel by lewis carroll that was first published in 1865. The cheshire cat in alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass. Originally published in 1865, lewis carrolls exquisite. Young and imaginative alice follows a hasty rabbit underground and comes facetoface with some of the strangest adventures and most fantastic characters. Several spots small stains are on outside edge of pages see photo. Alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass and what alice found there pursue what lies beyond and down rabbit holes and on reverse sides of mirrors. Through the looking glass at the best online prices at. Image 82 of alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass, alices adventures in wonderland they re making such a noise inside, no one could possibly hear you. Original, experimental, and unparalleled in their charm, lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass and what alice found. Through the looking glass at the best online prices at ebay. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass signet classics mass market paperback december 1, 2000.

Lewis carroll, creator of the brilliantly witty alices adventures in wonderland, was a pseudonym for charles lutwidge dodgson, a shy oxford don with a stammer. Alices adventures in wonderland wordsworth classics. The topsyturvy dream worlds of wonderland and the lookingglass realm are full of the unexpected. The story also partly takes place in our real world, where alice starts in by sitting next to her sister, and wakes up in. Alices adventures in wonderland through the looking glass. Image 5 of alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass, library for young people a collection of the best reading for boys and girls walter camp editorinchief, assisted by the following editorial staff charles welsh richard h. A pleasing copy complemented with its companion, through the looking glass and what alice found there. Alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass characters alice character in.

I have read the first many years back but it is the first time i read the second one. Originally published in 1865, lewis carroll s exquisite. Hyperlinked full text of wonderland with illustrations this page provides the complete text of alices adventures in wonderland and the famous illustrations by john tenniel. Through the looking glass, and what alice found there also known as alice through the looking glass or simply through the looking glass is an 1871 novel by lewis carroll and the sequel to alice s adventures in wonderland 1865. It tells of a young girl named alice falling through a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. Carroll lewis alices adventures in wonderlandthrough the. Lewis carroll adored the unprejudiced and innocent way young children approach the world.

They display a logic that the child must master in order to grow up. Alice wonderland through looking glass by carroll abebooks. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking. Information on buying and collecting alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass by carroll, lewis with a guide to first edition identification, points of issue and price and publication history. Alice s adventures in wonderland, inspired by alice liddell, the daughter of the dean of christ church in oxford, was published in 1865, followed by through the looking glass in 1871.

Lewis carrolls most famous novels, alice in wonderland and through the looking glass, are brought to sparkling new life in this unabridged recording by audiofile earphones awardwinning narrator alison larkin. This edition contains alice s adventures in wonderland and its sequel through the looking glass. Through the lookingglass, and what alice found there 1871 is a novel by lewis carroll charles lutwidge dodgson, the sequel to alices adventures in wonderland 1865. Wonderland the white rabbit is like a decoy hes the surprising and interesting thing that alice follows that leads to all her adventures in wonderland.

It is in fact our own world, only seen through the eyes of a child. Alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass carroll, lewis, tenniel, john on. The story of alice, an inquisitive heroine who falls through a rabbit hole and into a whimsical world, has captured the hearts of readers of all ages. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass characters. Wonderland the cheshire cat is famous for its ability to appear and disappear at will and for its enormous grin.

Alices adventures in wonderland, inspired by alice liddell, the daughter of the dean of christ church in oxford, was published in 1865, followed by through the lookingglass in 1871. Alices adventures in wonderland literature tv tropes. Alice is sitting on a riverbank with her sister feeling bored when a white rabbit runs by, checking its pocketwatch and announcing that its late. His most famous works are alices adventures in wonderland 1865, its sequel through the looking glass and what alice found there 1871 and the hunting of the snark 1876. See a complete list of the characters in alices adventures in wonderland and indepth analyses of alice, the cheshire cat, and the queen of. Kriss sison is the artist for amazing agent jennifer and bakugan battle brawlers. And what alice found there macmillan collectors library hardcover 14 jul 2016.

Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass remain the most prophetic of the nineteenth centurys antinarratives, inverted quest romances, circular mathematical treatises on the illogical logic of forgetting ones desires. These characterizations describing the creator of alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass exemplify the enigmatic carroll. And certainly there was a most extraordinary noise going on within a constant. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass is definitely a fun, unique tale that appeals to children and adults alike, so of course i wanted to own a quality copy of it. The book begins with 7yearold alice sitting in her drawing room with her kitten. The first time we meet the duchess, she s violently shaking and tossing around a screaming baby, shouting pig. It is one of the bestknown and most popular works of englishlanguage fiction, about alice, a young girl who dreams that she follows a white rabbit down a rabbit hole. Alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass puffin classics by carroll, lewis and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Alice s evidence alice shows that the tarts have not been taken. Alices adventures in wonderland commonly shortened to alice in wonderland is an 1865 novel written by english author charles lutwidge dodgson under the pseudonym lewis carroll it tells of a young girl named alice falling through a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures.

Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary and analysis. Great stories and this is a nice little edition to own. The following entry presents criticism of carrolls stories. Alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass remain the most prophetic of the nineteenth century s antinarratives, inverted quest romances, circular mathematical treatises on the illogical logic of forgetting one s desires. Thematically, however, wonderland is not really another world. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated with interactive. The cheshire cat in alices adventures in wonderland and. The equally popular sequel through the lookingglass and what alice found there, was published in 1872.

Jul 14, 2016 collected here are lewis carroll s two classics alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass in which alice encounters the laconic cheshire cat, the anxious white rabbit and the terrifying red queen, as well as a host of other outlandish and charming characters. This is a story i thought i should listen to as it is a wellloved classic. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass. If i had to nitpick, then i would say that the text was perhaps a little bit too small. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass carroll, lewis price. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 239 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. Dec, 2019 at the mention of the name alice, one tends to usually think of the childrens stories by lewis carroll. As all carroll admirers know, his book alices adventures in wonderland 1865, became an immediate success and has since been translated into more than eighty languages. The story of alices adventures in wonderland is such a delight to revisit again. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass resources links. The most obvious theme that can be found in alices adventures in wonderland is the theme of growing up. Naturally, the tale of alice in wonderland told in two books. Looking glass with an introduction by carl van doren. Differences between alices adventures in wonderland and.

An imaginative child, alice begins to describe to the kitten a world that exists. Children, juvenile, alice in wonderland, alice through the looking glass, lewis carroll, british literature, charles dodgson, oxford, childrens. He is especially remembered for bringing to life the beloved and longrevered tale of alice in alice s adventures in wonderland 1865 and its sequel through the looking glass 1871. The world itself is explored, but so are the mind, language, and the limits of reason and knowledge. Lewis carrolls through the lookingglass is the sequel to alices adventures in wonderland and one of the most loved classics of childrens literature. As youll notice if you check out the classic plot analysis section, both alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass are quest narratives. It is not among my favourite books but is funny, inventive and very well read by michael page. He first attracts alices attention because hes a contradiction an animal, but wearing a waistcoat a vest and a pocket watch. The illustrations by sir john tenniel are included. Through the lookingglass, and what alice found there also known as alice through the lookingglass or simply through the lookingglass is an 1871 novel by lewis carroll and the sequel to alices adventures in wonderland 1865. Namely, alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass are two classic works of childrens literature that for over a century have been read by children and adults alike. Golden globe nominee scarlett johansson lost in translation, girl with a pearl earring brings a palpable sense of joy and exuberance to her performance of lewis carroll s enduring classic alice s adventures in wonderland. Lewis carrolls clever wordplay and dreamlike story has enshrined alice in wonderland and through the lookingglass within the childhood imaginings of children all over the englishspeaking world.