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Lewis Carroll In Wonderland And At Home: The Story Of His Life

Lewis Carroll In Wonderland And At Home: The Story Of His Life

Moses, Belle

Paperback

Fairy Tales & Folklore

ISBN10: 9354363164
ISBN13: 9789354363160
Publisher: Alpha Ed
Published: Jan 11 2021
Pages: 306
Weight: 0.99
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Step into the enchanting world behind the genius of Alice in Wonderland. In this classic literary biography, Belle Moses traces the extraordinary life of Lewis Carroll - the imaginative Oxford don whose real name was Charles Lutwidge Dodgson - revealing the man who forever changed British childrens literature and the landscape of Victorian storytelling. Here, the familiar figure of the Alice in Wonderland author is set against the vibrant backdrop of nineteenth century Britain, from the hallowed halls of Oxford University life to the whimsical friendships that inspired his most beloved works. Every page brims with insight. The story is real. Moses's Victorian biography nonfiction draws on period sources to illuminate Carroll's dual existence: the shy mathematician and the playful creator, the private citizen and the public domain biography subject. Readers discover how Carroll's gentle eccentricities and keen intellect shaped not only his own destiny but also the imaginations of generations. This lewis carroll biography is more than a chronicle of dates and events; it is a study in creativity, loneliness, and the enduring power of wonder. Literature students reference this work for its vivid depiction of Victorian literature study, while collectors treasure its portrait of a classic childrens author whose legacy continues to inspire. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Essential for anyone captivated by the golden age of British letters, this complete biography collection stands as a testament to the magic that can be found both in Wonderland and at home.

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