Book 13 || The Hunting of the Snark: An Agony in Eight Fits by Lewis Carroll Book 13 || The Hunting of the Snark: An Agony in Eight Fits by Lewis Carroll Book 13 || The Hunting of the Snark: An Agony in Eight Fits by Lewis Carroll The Hunting of the Snark: An Agony in Eight Fits is a nonsense poem written by Lewis Carroll and published in 1876. The poem recounts the fantastical and absurd voyage of an eclectic crew, led by a Bellman, as they set out to hunt the mysterious and elusive Snark. Divided into eight "fits" or sections, the poem combines elements of adventure and humor, populated with characters such as the Butcher, the Baker, and the Beaver. The narrative unfolds in a surreal, dreamlike manner, with Carroll’s signature playfulness with language and logic. The nature of the Snark itself is never fully revealed, adding to the poem’s enigmatic a...