Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass n/e (Oxford World's Classics)

by Lewis Carroll (Author), Lewis Carroll (Author), Peter Hunt (Editor), John Tenniel (Illustrator), Lewis Carroll (Author)

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  Illustrated
  2009

  $3.90

  'But I don't want to go among mad people,' Alice remarked. 'Oh, you can't help that,' said the Cat. 'We're all mad here.' The 'Alice' books are two of the most translated, most quoted, and best-known books in the world, but what exactly are they? Apparently delightful, innocent fantasies for children, they are also complex textures of mathematical, linguistic, and philosophical jokes. Alice's encounters with the White Rabbit, the Cheshire-Cat, the King and Queen of Hearts, the Mad Hatter, Tweedledum and Tweedledee and many other extraordinary characters have made them masterpieces of carefree nonsense, yet they also appeal to adults on a quite different level. Layers of satire, allusion, and symbolism about Victorian culture and politics, as well as revelations about the intricate subconscious problems of their author, add to their fascination and make them impossible to classify. This new edition explores the phenomenal range of reference, and the paradoxical appeal of two of the most inventive books in world literature. It also includes an episode removed by Carroll from the proofs of Through the Looking-Glass, called 'The Wasp in a Wig'. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.

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  Paperback
  2001

  $3.49

  'Curiouser and Curiouser' On a glorious summer's afternoon, young Alice happens upon a smartly dressedrabbit looking at his watch and muttering 'I'm too late!'. This not being an everyday occurrence, she follows him down a nearby rabbit hole and falls into Wonderland. Both of Lewis Carroll's timeless children's stories Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Through the Looking Glass and What Alice Found There are magically brought to life in this new adaptation by Adrian Mitchell, in a Christmas production by the RSC. The amazing Lobster Quadrille, the Queen of Hearts' infamous croquet match and the Mad Hatter's Tea Party are just a few of the remarkable events that you will see in this production.

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  Hardcover
  2008

  $3.49

• New

  Hardcover
  1992

  $15.30

  Lewis Carroll's two Alice stories are renowned for their fantastic plots and use of nonsense. The edition, containing both stories, features John Tenniel's original illustrations.