Alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass all the muchness of wonderland captured in one book follow alice down the rabbit hole to wonderland and enjoy tea with the mad hatter, find your way with the cheshire cat, and play croquet with the queen of hearts. 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. Through the looking glass, and what alice found there 1871 is a novel by lewis carroll charles lutwidge dodgson, the sequel to alice s adventures in wonderland 1865. When carroll wrote through the looking glass, the real alice had already become a grown woman. The world itself is explored, but so are the mind, language, and the limits of reason and knowledge. I give this book a 2 stare because it was predpredictaele. Through the lookingglass, and what alice found there 1871 is a novel by lewis carroll, and the sequel to alice s adventures in wonderland 1865. 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 commonly shortened to alice in wonderland is an 1865 novel written by english author charles lutwidge dodgson under the pseudonym lewis carroll. After alice follows the frantically delayed white rabbit down a hole, her adventures in the magical world of wonderland begin. Two rare editions of these collectable titles, one encased in presentation box.
These would make an ideal gift for a collector of early works by charles dogson lewis carroll. Slipcase has phone number and a rectangle around new york inked. In some blurb somewhere, id heard alice described as being literary nonsense and its just about the most perfect description ever. Alices adventures in wonderland 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. These two stories tell the tale of a young girl named alice who finds herself in peculiar surroundings, where she encounters many different and unusual characters.
These two stories tell the tale of a young girl named alice who finds herself in peculiar surroundings, where she encounters many different and unusual. Originally published in 1865, lewis carroll s exquisite. The illustrations by sir john tenniel are included. However, while the epigraph to the first book tells the story of how carroll composed the wonderland stories to amuse the reallife alice liddell, the epigraph to the second book describes carrolls sorrow at alices fleeting youth.
Alices motif for entering and intersecting wonderland is simply curiosity. Fit page full screen onoff close book alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll with fortytwo illustrations by john tenniel volumeone publishing chicago, illinois 1998 a bookvirtual digital edition, v. Lewis carrolls brilliantly timeless talesin a deluxe 150thanniversary edition. One thing was certain, that the white kitten had had nothing to do with it. Lewis carrolls alice s adventures in wonderland and its sequel, through the looking glass and what alice found there, are two of the most famous nineteenthcentury childrens fantasy novels. Namely, alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass are two classic works of childrens literature that for over a century have. This selection of carroll s works includes alice s adventures in wonderland and its sequel, through the looking glass, both containing the famous illustrations by sir john tenniel. The main characters of this classics, fantasy story are. This is a story i thought i should listen to as it is a wellloved classic. Through the looking glass at the best online prices at ebay. The first edition of the novel was published in july 4th 1865, and was written by lewis carroll. With an introduction and notes by michael irwin, professor of english literature, university of kent at canterbury. Collected here are lewis carrolls two classics alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass 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. Based on both alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass, papp and swados had previously produced a version of it at the new york shakespeare festival.
Popular culture has shortened the title to simply alice in wonderland, and scholars often refer to the two as the alice books. Alice s adventures in wonderland 1865 and through the looking glass 1871, written by lewis carroll, the pen name for charles lutwidge dodgson. However, while the epigraph to the first book tells the story of how carroll composed the wonderland stories to amuse the reallife alice liddell, the epigraph to the second book describes carroll s sorrow. The same old story of alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass come to life with brilliant narration by alison larkin. Alices adventures in wonderland through the looking glass by. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 239 pages and is available in mass market paperback format. Meryl streep played alice, the white queen, and humpty dumpty. Alices adventures in wonderland wordsworth classics. Through a giant and elaborate chess game, alice explores this odd country, where one must eat dry biscuits to quench thirst, and.
Differences between alices adventures in wonderland and. 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. 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. Carroll lewis alices adventures in wonderlandthrough the. Pdf through the lookingglass and what alice found there. Alices adventures in wonderland summary, characters. Alices adventures in wonderland, and, through the lookingglass paperback published 1970 by penguin books paperback, 352 pages. Alice s adventures in wonderland through the looking glass by carroll, lewis lister sinclair and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. Image 5 of alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass, library for young people a collection of the best reading for boys and girls walter camp editor in chief, assisted by the following editorial staff charles welsh richard h. Alices adventures in wonderland lewis carroll lit2go etc. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 228 pages and is available in hardcover format.
The tale plays with logic, giving the story lasting. Through the lookingglass and what alice found there by. Alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass introduction. The story of alice s adventures in wonderland is such a delight to revisit again.
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, and what alice found there by lewis carroll, will self, zadie smith, mervyn peake lewis carrolls alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass have captivated the imagination of adults and children alike since they first appeared more than a hundred years ago. Just as he did for alices adventures in wonderland, lewis carroll composed an original poem as the epigraph to through the lookingglass. Thematically, however, wonderland is not really another world. Alices adventures in wonderland through the looking glass and what alice found there this formerly lost chapter was supposed to be part of through the looking glass, but did not make it into the book. A very good reading of a classic book where does alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass rank among all the audiobooks youve listened to so far. Read a plot overview of the entire book or a chapter by chapter summary and analysis. In through the looking glass, lewis carrolls masterful and zany sequel to alices adventures in wonderland, she makes more eccentric acquaintances, including tweedledee and tweedledum, the white queen, and a somewhat grumpy humpty dumpty. Alices adventures in wonderland, widely beloved british childrens book by lewis carroll, published in 1865 and illustrated by john tenniel. Alice again enters a fantastical world, this time by climbing through a mirror into the world that she can see. The cast also included debbie allen, michael jeter, and mark linnbaker. Alices adventures in wonderland through the looking glass by lewis carroll. 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.
About 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. Dec 27, 2016 lewis carrolls new story through the lookingglass, and what alice found there, by lewis carroll, author of alices adventures in wonderland. The first edition of the novel was published in 1871, and was written by lewis carroll. Lewis carroll alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass centennial edition hardcover new york random house 1965 both volumes very good in a very good slipcase. Alice in wonderland is a novel by lewis carroll that was first published in 1865. 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. Alice in wonderland and through the looking glass kindle. It tells of a young girl named alice falling through a rabbit hole into a subterranean fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. Read the full online texts of the book alices adventures in wonderland and the book through the looking glass and what alice found there. I have read the first many years back but it is the first time i read the second one. Alices adventures in wonderland and its sequel, through the lookingglass have captured the imaginations of readers since their publications.
As all carroll admirers know, his book alice s adventures in wonderland 1865, became an immediate success and has since been translated into more than eighty languages. The equally popular sequel through the looking glass and what alice found there, was published in 1872. 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. Which two characters from alices adventures in wonderland reappear with different names in through the lookingglass the mock turtle and the gryphon. The book has two stories alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass. 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. The books are almost always published as one volume as alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass and what alice found there. Exploration in these books is a playful romp through the nonsenseworld of ones imagination. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass.
The story also partly takes place in our real world, where alice starts in by sitting next to her sister, and wakes up in. Just as he did for alice s adventures in wonderland, lewis carroll composed an original poem as the epigraph to through the looking glass. The equally popular sequel through the lookingglass and what alice found there, was published in 1872. Alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass record the adventures and exploits of one little girl through a variety of strange fantasylands. 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. But id never actually read the original book, until with book club i finally decided to fill this gap in my life. 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. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass ebook written by lewis carroll. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass is delightful.
Charles lutwidge dodson, a professor of mathematics at magdalen maudlin college, oxford, originally wrote these charming childrens stories for young alice, the daughter of his friend, henry george. The topsyturvy dream worlds of wonderland and the lookingglass realm are full of the unexpected. Alices adventures in wonderland through the looking glass. Free download or read online through the lookingglass and what alice found there pdf epub alices adventures in wonderland series book.
He wrote numerous stories and poems for children including the nonsense poem the hunting of the snark and fairy stories sylvie and bruno. It is about when she notices the alternate world inside the looking glass. Alice wonderland through looking glass by carroll abebooks. Alice s evidence alice shows that the tarts have not been taken. Lewis carroll s alice s adventures in wonderland and its sequel, through the looking glass and what alice found there, are two of the most famous nineteenthcentury children s fantasy novels. Read with a myriad of accents and flair,larkin makes this story seem fresh and new.
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. For the white kitten had been having its face washed by the old cat for the last quarter of an hour and bearing it pretty well, considering. Namely, alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass are two classic works of children s literature that for over a century have been read by children and adults alike. In fact, these books inaugurated a new era of childrens literature in english. The alice books are but one example of his wide ranging authorship. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking. Dec, 2019 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.
Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass. She determines to explore this other world, and as soon as she steps insi. At the mention of the name alice, one tends to usually think of the childrens stories by lewis carroll. Set some six months later than the earlier book, alice again enters a fantastical world, this time by climbing through a mirror into the world that she can see beyond it. Lewis carrolls clever wordplay and dreamlike story has enshrined alice in wonderland and through the looking glass within the childhood imaginings of children all over the englishspeaking world. See a complete list of the characters in alices adventures in wonderland and indepth analyses of alice, the cheshire cat, and the queen of. She awakens from her dream to find her head in the lap of her sister, who in turn dreams about alice. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass. Naturally, the tale of alice in wonderland told in two books. Nominated as one of americas bestloved novels by pbss the great american read original, experimental, and unparalleled in their charm, lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass and what. Alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass, contributor names carroll, lewis, 18321898.