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Discover the enchanting world of **The Making of Lewis Carroll's Alice and the Invention of Wonderland**. This remarkable book sheds light on the fascinating origins behind two of the most cherished literary works, **Alice's Adventures in Wonderland** and **Through the Looking-Glass**. Authored by renowned scholar Peter Hunt, the book moves beyond traditional analyses, diving deep into the historical context and layered meanings of Carroll's playful tales. Explore how the whimsical narrative evolved from a simple story told to young Alice Liddell by the eccentric mathematician Charles Dodgson into a global literary phenomenon that has influenced countless adaptations, interpretations, and retellings throughout history.
This exhaustive resource is not only rich in literary insight but also visually striking, featuring original illustrations from Sir John Tenniel, along with manuscripts and photographs that illuminate the era. This is an essential read for literary enthusiasts, scholars, and fans of children's literature who wish to understand the intricate connections between politics, philosophy, and the absurd humor within the **Alice** books.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781851245321
Format: With flaps
Year: 2020
Publisher: Bodleian Library Publishing
*Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.*
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled..
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781851245321
Format: With flaps
Year: 2020
Publisher: Bodleian Library Publishing
Description:
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass are two of the most famous, translated, and quoted books in the world. What began as a simple tale told by eccentric Oxford mathematician Charles Dodgson (better known as Lewis Carroll) to Alice Liddell, daughter of the Dean of Christ Church, become a worldwide phenomenon. Fostering film adaptations and retellings, and influencing countless other works, the Alice books have a deeply cherished place in popular culture. Known for their oddities and absurdities, the books have been endlessly interpreted and analysed for symbolism and hidden messages.
Peter Hunt cuts away the psychological speculation that has grown up around the Alice books, and instead traces the historical sources of their multilayered in-jokes and political, literary, and philosophical satire. He situates the books in the history of children's literature and explores the local and personal references that the real Alice would have understood. Equally fascinating are the rich fragments about everything from the 'sensation' novel to Darwinian theory ” not to mention Dodgson's personal feelings ” that he wove into the books as they developed.
Illustrated with manuscripts, portraits, Sir John Tenniel's original line drawings for the first editions, and contemporary photographs, this is an innovative look at two remarkable storiesThe Making of Lewis Carroll's Alice and the Invention of Wonderland takes us on a guided tour from the treacle wells of Victorian Oxford through an astonishing world of politics, philosophy, hu
This exhaustive resource is not only rich in literary insight but also visually striking, featuring original illustrations from Sir John Tenniel, along with manuscripts and photographs that illuminate the era. This is an essential read for literary enthusiasts, scholars, and fans of children's literature who wish to understand the intricate connections between politics, philosophy, and the absurd humor within the **Alice** books.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781851245321
Format: With flaps
Year: 2020
Publisher: Bodleian Library Publishing
*Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.*
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled..
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781851245321
Format: With flaps
Year: 2020
Publisher: Bodleian Library Publishing
Description:
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass are two of the most famous, translated, and quoted books in the world. What began as a simple tale told by eccentric Oxford mathematician Charles Dodgson (better known as Lewis Carroll) to Alice Liddell, daughter of the Dean of Christ Church, become a worldwide phenomenon. Fostering film adaptations and retellings, and influencing countless other works, the Alice books have a deeply cherished place in popular culture. Known for their oddities and absurdities, the books have been endlessly interpreted and analysed for symbolism and hidden messages.
Peter Hunt cuts away the psychological speculation that has grown up around the Alice books, and instead traces the historical sources of their multilayered in-jokes and political, literary, and philosophical satire. He situates the books in the history of children's literature and explores the local and personal references that the real Alice would have understood. Equally fascinating are the rich fragments about everything from the 'sensation' novel to Darwinian theory ” not to mention Dodgson's personal feelings ” that he wove into the books as they developed.
Illustrated with manuscripts, portraits, Sir John Tenniel's original line drawings for the first editions, and contemporary photographs, this is an innovative look at two remarkable storiesThe Making of Lewis Carroll's Alice and the Invention of Wonderland takes us on a guided tour from the treacle wells of Victorian Oxford through an astonishing world of politics, philosophy, hu