About the book
An accomplished mathematician and photographer Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (1832-98) writing under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll transformed children s literature with this world-famous classic. First published in 1865 this tale of the topsy-turvy was originally created to entertain the young Alice Liddell and her sisters during a picnic in the summer of 1862. The humour with which Dodgson enlivened his mathematical works is exploited to the full here many of the now-familiar nonsense songs and poems in the story are parodies of contemporary works and there are a number of allusions to mathematical concepts in the text. The illustrations by Punch cartoonist Sir John Tenniel (1820-1914) depict the cast of much-loved characters - including the White Rabbit the Cheshire Cat and the Mad Hatter - with a brilliance which perfectly enhances Dodgson s gently satirical fantasy. In its universal appeal the story remains unsurpassed.
Editions of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9781108060370
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781108059589
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An accomplished mathematician and photographer Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (1832-98) writing under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll transformed children s literature with this world-famous classic. First published in 1865 this tale of the topsy-turvy was originally created to entertain the young Alice Liddell and her sisters during a picnic in the summer of 1862. The humour with which Dodgson enlivened his mathematical works is exploited to the full here many of the now-familiar nonsense songs and poems in the story are parodies of contemporary works and there are a number of allusions to mathematical concepts in the text. The illustrations by Punch cartoonist Sir John Tenniel (1820-1914) depict the cast of much-loved characters - including the White Rabbit the Cheshire Cat and the Mad Hatter - with a brilliance which perfectly enhances Dodgson s gently satirical fantasy. In its universal appeal the story remains unsurpassed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alice's Adventures in Wonderland about?
An accomplished mathematician and photographer Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (1832-98) writing under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll transformed children s literature with this world-famous classic. First published in 1865 this tale of the topsy-turvy was originally created to entertain the young Alice Liddell and her sisters during a picnic in the summer of 1862. The humour with which Dodgson enlivened his mathematical works is exploited to the full here many of the now-familiar nonsense songs and poems in the story are parodies of contemporary works and there are a number of allusions to mathematical concepts in the text. The illustrations by Punch cartoonist Sir John Tenniel (1820-1914) depict the cast of much-loved characters - including the White Rabbit the Cheshire Cat and the Mad Hatter - with a brilliance which perfectly enhances Dodgson s gently satirical fantasy. In its universal appeal the story remains unsurpassed.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Alice's Adventures in Wonderland?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Classic fiction: literary and general
Where can I read a sample of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781108060370
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Alice's Adventures in Wonderland?
Lewis Carroll
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781108060370) and paperback(ISBN 9781108059589)