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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 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...

Book 12 || Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll

   Book 12 || Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll Book 12 || Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll Book 12 || Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll Through the Looking-Glass, the 1871 sequel to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, once again follows Alice into a fantastical realm—this time through the looking-glass of her home into a world that mirrors and reverses her own. The structure of the novel is inspired by the game of chess, with Alice striving to move across the board and become a queen. Along the way, she encounters memorable characters such as Tweedledum and Tweedledee, the White Queen, and the enigmatic Jabberwock, whose nonsensical poem is one of the most famous in English literature. Carroll continues his exploration of logic, language, and meaning in this second book, offering readers a more complex and sometimes darker take o...

Book 11 || Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll

   Book 11 || Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll Book 11 || Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll Book 11 || Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, written by Lewis Carroll and published in 1865, is a beloved children’s novel that has captivated readers of all ages for generations. The story follows young Alice, who falls down a rabbit hole and finds herself in a fantastical world filled with strange creatures, eccentric characters, and bizarre adventures. From the ever-late White Rabbit to the Cheshire Cat’s cryptic grin and the madcap antics of the Mad Hatter, Carroll populates Wonderland with some of literature’s most iconic figures. Throughout her journey, Alice navigates absurd situations that challenge her sense of logic and reality. The novel is celebrated for its whimsic...