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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass

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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll follows a young girl named Alice, who tumbles down a rabbit hole into a whimsical world filled with peculiar creatures and logic-defying events. In her adventures, she encounters intriguing personalities like the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat, navigating bizarre scenarios and mind-bending conversations. The sequel sees Alice stepping through a looking glass into another fantastical realm, where she embarks on a journey similar to a chess game, meeting curious characters and challenging reality in delightful and imaginative ways.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy whimsical adventures filled with peculiar characters, imaginative landscapes, and a sense of wonder and curiosity. Its playful language and clever wordplay offer readers a fantastical escape to a world where logic is turned on its head, making it a delightful read for both young and old alike.

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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass

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HarperCollins is proud to present its new range of best-loved, essential classics.

Why, sometimes I've believed as many as six impossible things before breakfast.

When Alice follows the White Rabbit down a magical tunnel, her world is changed forever.

In Wonderland, a place where nothing is quite as it seems, Alice meets the Cheshire Cat, who can disappear at will; the Mad Hatter, who has a fondness for riddles; and the terrifying Queen of Hearts, who enjoys nothing more than chopping off people’s heads.

Introducing some of the most iconic characters in literature, mad tea parties and games of flamingo croquet, Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass have captured the hearts and imaginations of readers for over 150 years.

Series: Collins Classics

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Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll is widely praised for its whimsical narrative and imaginative world-building. Reviewers celebrate its clever wordplay, eccentric characters, and the dreamlike sense of wonder that enchants both adults and children alike. The sequel is considered a delightful continuation, introducing fresh, memorable encounters and maintaining the original's playful charm.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008542160

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 March 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: William Collins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, aka Lewis Carroll (1832–1898), was an English writer, mathematician, logician, deacon and photographer. He is most famous for his timeless classics, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass. His work falls within the genre of ‘literary nonsense’, and he is renowned for his use of word play and imagination. Carroll’s work has been enjoyed by many generations across the globe.

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