He wrote numerous stories and poems for children including the nonsense poem the hunting of the snark and fairy stories sylvie and bruno. Alices adventures in wonderland and literary nonsense. Listen to alices adventures in wonderland audiobook by lewis carroll, narrated by scarlett. What the passage and the garden represent is up for debate, but its no accident that alices freedom is represented by the natural world and the outdoors. The papers are thick and very durable and made of great quality. Purchase and download the audiobook from random house audio. 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. Through the looking glass follows alice as she enters another world of fantasy by climbing through a mirror which shows her more than just her reflection. 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 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. Alice with 18 loss to bottom corner of last few pages and l glass with light. I like how this edition contains both books and is hardcover with a simple cover design that looks timeless and elegant on my bookshelf. May 03, 2015 join us as we celebrate the 150th anniversary year of alices adventure s in wonderland. Of the two alice books, i personally found adventures in wonderland to be the better book, as i felt looking glass was less cohesive and inspired.
Alice makes a guest appearance in a bizarre game of chess with humpty dumpty. I have read the first many years back but it is the first time i read the second one. Considered a master of the genre of literary nonsense, he is renowned for his ingenious wordplay and sense of logic, and his highly. Lewis carrolls most famous novels, alice in wonderland and through the looking glass, are brought to sparkling new life in this unabridged recording by audiofile earphones awardwinning narrator alison larkin. Alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass classic. Here alice steps through an ordinary looking glass one day, only to find herself in a world where, if you wish to get anywhere, you must walk in the opposite direction. Hyperlinked full text of wonderland with illustrations this page provides the complete text of alices adventures in wonderland and the famous illustrations by john tenniel. Dec 27, 2016 lewis carrolls new story through the lookingglass, and what alice found there, by lewis carroll, author of alices adventures in wonderland. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated with interactive elements. While carroll continued to write childrens stories, his distinguished place in literary history was firmly established with the publication of alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass. This auction is for a real nice copy of alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass. Naturally, the tale of alice in wonderland told in two books. In good condition with ninety two illustrations by john tenniel.
Ultimately, however, it is a t ly ad sted in puzzles, especially logic problems. Lewis carroll edited by peter hunt oxford worlds classics. Alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass audible audio edition. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass suddenly she came upon a little threelegged table, all made of solid glass. Alice is sitting on a riverbank with her sister feeling bored when a white rabbit runs by, checking its pocketwatch and announcing that its late. This poem describes a battle with a fearsome beast called the jabberwocky and is considered to be one of the greatest nonsense poems written in the english language. Indeed, alices adventures in wonderland has been one of the worlds most frequently translated works and, after shakespeare, carroll is possibly the worlds most quoted author. 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. Carolls first novel, alices adventures in wonderland, finds alice stuck in. As little alice goes deeper and deeper down the rabbit hole, she meets an assortment of oddball characters, like the eccentric march hare.
Carroll published a sequel in 1871, entitled through the lookingglass, and a version for young children, the. Alice through the looking glass audiobook by lewis caroll, chapter. The story of alice s adventures in wonderland is such a delight to revisit again. Alices adventures in wonderland is an 1865 novel written by english author charles lutwidge dodgson under the pseudonym lewis carroll. The illustrations by sir john tenniel are included. Full audio books for everyone earns money off of the above links. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated with interactive amazon. Join us as we celebrate the 150th anniversary year of alices adventure s in wonderland. Nov 30, 2015 the sequel, through the lookingglass and what alice found there, was published in 1871, and was both a popular success and appreciated by critics for its wit and philosophical sophistication. For example, the latter begins outdoors in the warmth of may 4 and uses the imagery of playing cards, while the former begins indoors on a snowy, cold november 4 and uses the imagery of chess.
The land is full of mythological creatures and characters and nursery rhyme characters. This book doesnt have a printing date on it, but from what i could find out on line it could be circa 1930. Wonderland and lookingglass paved the way for many of the books that children and adults enjoy. By the time carroll died in 1898, there were about. Meryl streep played alice, the white queen, and humpty dumpty. Leonard weisgards stunning 1949 alice in wonderland. Carroll lewis alices adventures in wonderlandthrough the. Alice, fictitious character from carroll carroll, lewis 18321898. The cast also included debbie allen, michael jeter, and mark linnbaker. Alices 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 lookingglass in 1871. Alices adventures in wonderland audiobook lewis carroll. It tells of a young girl named alice falling through a rabbit hole into a. Through the lookingglass, and what alice found there is an 1871 novel by lewis carroll and the sequel to alices adventures in wonderland 1865.
The first edition of the two volumes published in a single volume in 1888. 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. Examines how the alice books address issues that concerned midvictorians on the brink of the modern era. The book has two stories alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass. When it was published in late 1871, through the looking glass reaped similar praise. Spotted on the lovely vintage kids books my kids love, heres a beautiful 1949 edition of alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass, illustrated by leonard weisgard only the second version of the lewis carroll classic, and the. Sep 10, 2012 this year the senior students have been working with markwell presents cinematic theatre co. Alices adventures in wonderland audible audio edition. Book is published by three sirens press 104 fifth ave new york and printed by j. Alice s adventures in wonderland, by lewis carroll 18321898 commonly known as alice in wonderland, tells the story of a girl named alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world. The object of alices quest in alices adventures in wonderland is freedom getting out of the small passage that confines her and escaping into the loveliest garden you ever saw. Through the looking glass can be seen as a mirror image of the alice s adventures.
Thus began the immortal adventures of alice, perhaps the most popular heroine in english literature. Jun 29, 2014 at the mention of the name alice, one tends to usually think of the childrens stories by lewis carroll. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass audiobook, by lewis carroll. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass. 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. 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. And, through the lookingglass carroll, lewis, tenniel, john illustrator, 92 bw illustrations including frontispiece. Alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass summary alice s adventures in wonderland. Alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass are exactly as i remembered the films. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass resources links. Through the looking glass, the sequel to lewis carrolls alices adventures in wonderland, was written in 1872 and it finds alice in a land when she walks through a mirror into the lookingglass house. Through the looking glass, the sequel to lewis carrolls alice s adventures in wonderland, was written in 1872 and it finds alice in a land when she walks through a mirror into the looking glass house.
May 10, 2015 alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass and what alice found there are two wellloved, oftadapted, and extremely influential novels written by lewis carroll, the pseudonym of english author charles lutwidge, in 1865 and 1871 respectively. The poem is included in lewis carrolls 1871 novel, through the lookingglass, and what alice found there, the sequel to alice s adventures in wonderland. Nov 07, 2011 its no secret i have a soft spot for obscure vintage childrens book illustration, especially by famous artists or of famous works. Some of the more popular characters from this audiobook include humpty dumpty, tweedledum and tweedledee, bandersnatch, and the red king. Alice s adventures in wonderlandthis selection of carrolls works includes alices adventures in wonderland and its sequel, through the lookingglass, both containing the famous illustrations by sir john tenniel. Differences between alices adventures in wonderland and. It tells of a young girl named alice falling through a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. As alice 7 12 year old dozes, the black kitten plays with a ball of yarn, leaving it in a tangle. Through the lookingglass logical inversions within em, such as the disappearing cheshire cat, the mushrooms that cause alice to grow big d e sychoanalytical, to freudian, to scientific, to satirical.
Alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass carroll, lewis. Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll, peoples. Hyperlinks allow you to navigate quickly through the text, making connections between themes and characters appearances. In this sequel to alices adventures in wonderland, alice is playing with. Alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass is a collection of stories featuring the titular character, alice, and her misadventures through the curious and fantastical lands of wonderland. In 1862 charles lutwidge dodgson, a shy oxford mathematician with a stammer, created a story about a little girl tumbling down a rabbit hole. Along with both novels and the original tenniel illustrations, this edition includes carrolls earlier story alices adventures under ground. An internationally acclaimed comedienne well known for her many voices, alison larkin is the perfect vessel to bring lewis carrolls. Alice s adventures in wonderland tells the story of a girl named alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar and anthropomorphic creatures. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass. Carolls first novel, alices adventures in wonderland, finds alice stuck in wonderland, surrounded by curious creatures and with no idea of.
Through the looking glass and what alice found there was published in december 1871 but was dated 1872, indeed in an edition of 9,000 copies. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass audiobook, by lewis carroll. Librivox recording of alice s adventures in wonderland, by lewis carroll. Alice in wonderland and through the looking glass by carroll. Harper, d and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I was initially a little surprised when seven seas announced that it would be. Listen to alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass audiobook by lewis carroll. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass and what alice found there lewis carroll, sir john tenniel isbn. This special edition brings together both of lewis carrolls marvelous tales set in the whimsical world beyond the looking glass and down the rabbit hole.
Alice in wonderland and through the looking glass audio. A first edition thus peoples edition of alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass and what alice found there. Alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass classic collection brilliance audio its not like i. A new edition of lewis carrolls classic alice stories by one of the foremost childrens literature experts, peter hunt, and featuring tenniels muchloved illustrations.