Lewis Carroll

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Alice'S Adventures In Wonderland

Beschreibung

A doorway to a world of wonder, where a curious girl tumbles down a rabbit hole and finds a mirror for every whim of the imagination. A dreamscape that asks not what imagination is, but what it asks of us. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is more than a beloved fantasy novel; it is a masterclass in storytelling that blends whimsy with sly social satire. In Carroll's storied pages, a young heroine negotiates identity and curiosity against a backdrop of surreal moral tales, language that twists as playfully as the characters herself. The book shines as both a gateway for classroom study and a companion for bedtime reading, inviting readers to question rules, language, and the very nature of growing up. Its significance is as tall as its characters: a cornerstone of Victorian England's late nineteenth century literary culture and a touchstone among Victorian era classics. The work has inspired generations of writers, illustrators, and dreamers, its influence reverberating through the canon of classic literature and beyond. Out of print for decades and now republished by Alpha Editions. Restored for today's and future generations. More than a reprint - a collector's item and a cultural treasure. This edition honours the original's vitality while inviting new readers to wander, wonder, and reread with fresh delight. Whether you are a casual reader or a dedicated collector of other Victorian fantasy classics, this is the edition to treasure.

Autor

Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (27 January 1832 - 14 January 1898), more commonly known by his pen name Lewis Carroll, was a scholar and lecturer of mathematics at Christ Church in Oxford. Despite his high capability and intellect as a distinguished professor in the public eye, it is his private work that has earned his name immortality and the attention of droves of literary scholars fascinated by his life. The use of the pen name was prompted by a fear that his peers and colleagues would cruelly judge and ridicule him for the nonsense he had created.It is often speculated that perhaps because of his vast knowledge of the logic and laws of mathematics that Carroll developed a taste and love for literary nonsense that abides by no rules. His absolute adoration for Alice Liddell, the daughter of the dean of Christ Church, seems to be the other major source of inspiration behind the classic novels.The relationship between Carroll and Alice has provoked discussion amongst scholars. It is speculated that he may have once had intentions of courting and marrying the girl who was 20 years younger than him when she became of age. Carroll's personal diary suggests their close relationship caused his connection with the Liddell family to fracture permanently.His personal studio and collection of photographs and paintings of female children (portrayed clothed and also nude) have also added to the controversy. To many of his friends, he was able to convince them that the work was of a non-erotic nature, but interviews with several of those who personally knew Carroll make the argument for a different story.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Alpha Editions
• Seitenzahl: 112
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. August 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 175g
• ISBN-13: 9789354947155
• ISBN-10: 9354947158
• Artikelnr.: 62605956