Lewis Carroll

The Hunting of the Snark: An Agony in Eight Fits (eBook, ePUB)

An Absurd Adventure in Nonsense and Wordplay

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'The Hunting of the Snark: An Agony in Eight Fits' by Lewis Carroll, readers are taken on an absurd and whimsical journey through a nonsensical narrative about a group of adventurers hunting for a mythical creature known as the Snark. Written in Carroll's signature literary style characterized by wordplay, surrealism, and clever rhymes, the book blurs the lines between reality and imagination, challenging readers to think beyond the constraints of logic. The satirical tone and unique poetic structure add depth to the narrative, making it a captivating read for those who appreciate a blend of fantasy and wit in their literature. Set in the Victorian era, the book reflects Carroll's fascination with language and logic, further cementing his place as a pioneer of literary nonsense and children's literature. Carroll's background as a mathematician and logician shines through in the intricate wordplay and absurd scenarios present in the story, adding layers of complexity for readers to unpack and analyze. 'The Hunting of the Snark' comes highly recommended for those seeking a thought-provoking and imaginative literary experience that transcends traditional storytelling conventions.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 111
• Altersempfehlung: ab 1 Jahre
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664129307
• Artikelnr.: 58436657

Autorenporträt

LEWIS CARROLL, creator of the landmark children's book Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, was a pseudonym for Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, an Oxford don who was educated at Christ Church College in Oxford,England, where he lectured in mathematics. In addition to his keen interest in photography and inventing games and puzzles, he wrote fantastical tales and humorous verse, including Phantasmagoria and Other Poems, Through the Looking-Glass , the sequel to the adventures of Alice, and The Hunting of the Snark. Born in 1832, Dodgson died in 1898 of influenza.   OLEG LIPCHENKO is Canadian artist of Ukrainian origin. He is a member of the Ukrainian Union of Artists and CANSCAIP; his superb technique and strong sense of design reflect his background in architecture. He has exhibited his paintings extensively in Canada and across Europe. Oleg Lipchenko's previous books for Tundra include the gorgeously illustrated Humpty Dumpty and Friends and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, which won IBBY Canada's Elizabeth Mrazik-Cleaver Award.