In the Shadow of the Dreamchild

Name: In the Shadow of the Dreamchild
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SKU: 9780720618594
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The Myth and Reality of Lewis Carroll

By Karoline Leach

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In the Shadow of the Dreamchild by Karoline Leach re-examines the life of Lewis Carroll, highlighting lesser-known aspects of his relationship with Alice Liddell, the real-life inspiration for Alice in Wonderland. It challenges long-held perceptions and mythologies surrounding Carroll, offering a fresh perspective on the complexities and cultural contexts of his life and work. This biography delves into Carroll's true character and his place within Victorian society.
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You might enjoy this book if you are intrigued by the life of Lewis Carroll and the complex relationships that shaped his legacy. This biography offers a fresh perspective, challenging traditional views and providing a deeper understanding of how history can transform the narratives we inherit.

In the Shadow of the Dreamchild

This is the most significant biographical work on the author of Alice In Wonderland In The Shadow of The Dreamchild is a radicalre-evaluation of the life and work of one of England's most mysterious literaryfigures.

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This is the most significant biographical work on the author of Alice In Wonderland to be published in recent years.

Karoline Leach's study contends that Carroll was far from being emotionally and sexually obsessed with female children and his 'muse' Alice Liddell. She tells the strange story of how the false image of Carroll came into being and how he adored and was adored by women of all ages, enjoying adult relationships that would have scandalised the Victorian age in which he lived.

In the Shadow of the Dreamchild is a radical re-evaluation of the life and work of one of England's most mysterious literary figures.

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Karoline Leach's biography offers a fresh and surprising perspective on Lewis Carroll, praised for its compelling arguments and insightful approach to understanding the man behind Alice. The book has been received positively, with reviewers highlighting its ability to bring readers closer to Carroll's true character and motives.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780720618594

Publisher: Peter Owen Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Peter Owen Publishers

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 216.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 358

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Biography & Memoir Karoline Leach Musicians, Movie Stars & Creative Biographies Non-Fiction

About the Author

Karoline Leach has written for the theater since the early 1990s, and is the playwright of The Mysterious Mr Love and Tryst, which premiered off-Broadway in 2006.