Alice's Adventures in Wonderland(Illustrated) E-Book

Lewis Carroll

• Herausgeber: Swish
• Kategorie: Gesellschafts- und Liebesromane
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2024

Beschreibung

• Illustrated Edition: Features 20 enchanting illustrations that bring the story to life.
• Summary Included: A concise summary that captures the essence of Alice's journey.
• Character List: An insightful list of key characters to enhance your reading experience.
• Author Biography: Discover the life of Lewis Carroll and the inspiration behind this timeless classic.

Dive into the whimsical world of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, a timeless tale that invites readers of all ages to embark on an extraordinary journey filled with wonder, absurdity, and delightful characters. Follow young Alice as she tumbles down a rabbit hole into a fantastical realm where the laws of logic are turned upside down.
Encounter the frantic White Rabbit, the enigmatic Cheshire Cat, the eccentric Mad Hatter, and many more unforgettable characters as Alice navigates a series of surreal adventures. With each page, you'll be swept into a world of nonsensical riddles, curious conversations, and enchanting landscapes that challenge your imagination.
This illustrated edition enhances the magic of Carroll's classic, making it a perfect addition to any library. Whether you're revisiting this beloved story or discovering it for the first time, prepare to be captivated by the charming illustrations and the timeless themes of curiosity, identity, and the wonders of childhood. Join Alice on her unforgettable adventure and let your imagination soar!
 

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Lewis Carroll

ABOUT CARROLL

Lewis Carroll: A Unique Biography

Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known by his pen name Lewis Carroll, was born on January 27, 1832, in Daresbury, Cheshire, England. He was the eldest son of a rural vicar, and his childhood was marked by a love of storytelling, logic, and the absurd. From an early age, Carroll displayed a keen intellect and a flair for creativity, often weaving fantastical tales to amuse his younger siblings.

Educated at Christ Church, Oxford, Carroll excelled in mathematics and later became a lecturer in mathematics at the college. Despite his academic success, he found himself drawn to literature and the arts, where his unique voice would soon gain prominence. His friendships with the children of friends and colleagues inspired some of his most beloved works.

Carroll’s literary fame soared with the publication of “Alice's Adventures in Wonderland” in 1865. The story, characterized by its whimsical characters, imaginative landscapes, and playful use of language, captivated readers of all ages. Its sequel, “Through the Looking-Glass,” published in 1871, further established Carroll’s reputation as a master of fantasy and nonsensical prose.

Beyond his literary contributions, Carroll was also a pioneering photographer. His portraits, especially of young girls, sparked controversy and led to speculation about his personal life. Nevertheless, his artistic vision extended to his photography, where he captured the innocence and wonder of childhood.

Carroll’s writing style is often noted for its inventive language, paradoxes, and vivid imagery. He explored themes of identity, reality, and the absurdity of life, leaving an indelible mark on the world of children’s literature and inspiring countless adaptations in various media.

In his later years, Carroll struggled with the pressures of fame and the expectations of his literary success. He retreated into a quieter life, continuing to write but shying away from public appearances. Carroll passed away on January 14, 1898, in Guildford, Surrey, leaving behind a legacy that continues to enchant and inspire.

Today, Lewis Carroll is celebrated not just for his literary genius but also for his enduring impact on the world of fantasy literature and popular culture. His works, filled with whimsy and philosophical depth, invite readers to explore the boundaries of imagination and the intricacies of human nature.

SUMMARY

In Lewis Carroll's enchanting tale, "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," young Alice tumbles down a rabbit hole into a whimsical world where the impossible becomes possible. This fantastical realm is inhabited by peculiar characters, including the maddening Mad Hatter, the enigmatic Cheshire Cat, and the tyrannical Queen of Hearts, each adding to the story's charm and chaos.

As Alice navigates this surreal landscape, she encounters a series of bizarre and delightful adventures, from attending a nonsensical tea party to playing croquet with living playing cards. The narrative is filled with playful wordplay, riddles, and absurd logic, challenging the boundaries of reality and imagination.

Throughout her journey, Alice grapples with questions of identity and the nature of growing up, as she experiences the highs and lows of childhood wonder. With its vibrant imagery and captivating prose, Carroll's classic invites readers of all ages to embrace the whimsical and the weird, reminding us that curiosity can lead to the most extraordinary adventures.

CHARACTERS LIST

Alice:The curious and adventurous young girl who falls down the rabbit hole into Wonderland. She embodies innocence and curiosity.

The White Rabbit:A frantic, time-obsessed rabbit who leads Alice into Wonderland. He is often in a hurry and worried about being late.

The Cheshire Cat:A mysterious cat with a wide grin who can appear and disappear at will. He offers Alice cryptic advice and guidance.

The Mad Hatter:A whimsical character known for his eccentricity and love of tea parties. He engages Alice in nonsensical conversations.

The March Hare:The Mad Hatter’s companion, who is just as mad and enjoys chaotic tea parties with Alice and the Hatter.

The Dormouse: A sleepy creature who often dozes off during the tea party and tells stories when awake.

The Queen of Hearts: The tyrannical ruler of Wonderland, known for her short temper and her frequent orders to behead those who displease her.

The King of Hearts:The Queen's meek husband, who often goes along with her whims.

The Caterpillar:A wise and philosophical creature who smokes a hookah and provides Alice with riddles and advice about her identity.

The Knave of Hearts:The Queen's servant, accused of stealing tarts. He is often caught up in the Queen's chaotic rulings.

The Mock Turtle:A sorrowful creature who shares stories of his education and longings, representing the absurdity of the world Alice finds herself in.

The Gryphon:A creature that accompanies the Mock Turtle and helps Alice navigate Wonderland's bizarre customs.

The Lobster Quadrille:While not a character, this dance involves various creatures and represents the whimsy and absurdity of Wonderland.

These characters contribute to the vibrant and fantastical world of Wonderland, each adding to the themes of absurdity and curiosity that define the story.

Contents

1. Down The Rabbit-Hole

2. The Pool Of Tears

3. A Caucus-Race And A Long Tale

4. The Rabbit Sends In A Little Bill

5. Advice From A Caterpillar

6. Pig And Pepper

7. A Mad Tea-Party

8. The Queen’s Croquet-Ground

9. The Mock Turtle’s Story

10. The Lobster Quadrille

11. Who Stole The Tarts?

12. Alice’s Evidence

'Tis two score years since Carroll's art,With topsy-turvy magic,Sent Alice wondering through a partHalf-comic and half-tragic.

Enchanting Alice! Black-and-whiteHas made your deeds perennial;And naught save "Chaos and old Night"Can part you now from Tenniel;

But still you are a Type, and basedIn Truth, like Lear and Hamlet;And Types may be re-draped to tasteIn cloth-of-gold or camlet.

Here comes afresh Costumier, then;That Taste may gain a wrinkleFrom him who drew with such deft penThe rags of Rip Van Winkle!

AUSTIN DOBSON.

All in the golden afternoonFull leisurely we glide;For both our oars, with little skill,By little arms are plied,While little hands make vain pretenceOur wanderings to guide.

Ah, cruel Three! In such an hour,Beneath such dreamy weather,To beg a tale of breath too weakTo stir the tiniest feather!Yet what can one poor voice availAgainst three tongues together?

Imperious Prima flashes forthHer edict "to begin it"—In gentler tone Secunda hopes"There will be nonsense in it!"—While Tertia interrupts the taleNot more than once a minute.

Anon, to sudden silence won,In fancy they pursueThe dream-child moving through a landOf wonders wild and new,In friendly chat with bird or beast—And half believe it true.

And ever, as the story drainedThe wells of fancy dry.And faintly strove that weary oneTo put the subject by,"The rest next time—" "It is next time!"The happy voices cry.

Thus grew the tale of Wonderland:Thus slowly, one by one,Its quaint events were hammered out—And now the tale is done,And home we steer, a merry crew,Beneath the setting sun.

Alice! a childish story take,And with a gentle handLay it where Childhood's dreams are twinedIn Memory's mystic band,Like pilgrim's wither'd wreath of flowersPluck'd in a far-off land.

1. Down The Rabbit-Hole

Alice was beginning to get very tired of sitting by her sister on the bank, and of having nothing to do: once or twice she had peeped into the book her sister was reading, but it had no pictures or conversations in it, ‘and what is the use of a book,’ thought Alice ‘without pictures or conversation?’

So she was considering in her own mind (as well as she could, for the hot day made her feel very sleepy and stupid), whether the pleasure of making a daisy-chain would be worth the trouble of getting up and picking the daisies, when suddenly a White Rabbit with pink eyes ran close by her.

There was nothing so very remarkable in that; nor did Alice think it so very much out of the way to hear the Rabbit say to itself, ‘Oh dear! Oh dear! I shall be late!’ (when she thought it over afterwards, it occurred to her that she ought to have wondered at this, but at the time it all seemed quite natural); but when the Rabbit actually took a watch out of its waistcoat-pocket, and looked at it, and then hurried on, Alice started to her feet, for it flashed across her mind that she had never before seen a rabbit with either a waistcoat-pocket, or a watch to take out of it, and burning with curiosity, she ran across the field after it, and fortunately was just in time to see it pop down a large rabbit-hole under the hedge.

In another moment down went Alice after it, never once considering how in the world she was to get out again.

The rabbit-hole went straight on like a tunnel for some way, and then dipped suddenly down, so suddenly that Alice had not a moment to think about stopping herself before she found herself falling down a very deep well.

Either the well was very deep, or she fell very slowly, for she had plenty of time as she went down to look about her and to wonder what was going to happen next. First, she tried to look down and make out what she was coming to, but it was too dark to see anything; then she looked at the sides of the well, and noticed that they were filled with cupboards and book-shelves; here and there she saw maps and pictures hung upon pegs. She took down a jar from one of the shelves as she passed; it was labelled ‘Orange Marmalade’, but to her great disappointment it was empty: she did not like to drop the jar for fear of killing somebody, so managed to put it into one of the cupboards as she fell past it.

‘Well!’ thought Alice to herself, ‘after such a fall as this, I shall think nothing of tumbling down stairs! How brave they’ll all think me at home! Why, I wouldn’t say anything about it, even if I fell off the top of the house!’ (Which was very likely true.)