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The Hunting of the Snark

By Lewis Carroll
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The Hunting of the Snark by Lewis Carroll is a whimsical nonsense poem following a quirky crew on an absurd adventure as they navigate a strange seascape in search of the elusive Snark. The narrative is marked by Carroll's playful language and surreal scenarios, all woven together in an entertaining and mysterious tale. This work exemplifies Carroll's talent for combining fantasy with humour, appealing to both children and adults.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate whimsical tales full of nonsensical adventures, eccentric characters, and clever wordplay. It offers a delightful voyage for both children and adults who find pleasure in exploring imaginative worlds brimming with the unique language of Lewis Carroll.

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The Hunting of the Snark

A beautiful edition of Lewis Carroll's nonsense poem illustrated by Chris Riddell, the Children's Laureate of 2015-2017.

A beautiful edition of Lewis Carroll's nonsense poem illustrated by Chris Riddell, the Children's Laureate of 2015-2017.

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They sought it with thimbles, they sought it with care; They pursued it with forks and hope; They threatened its life with a railway-share; They charmed it with smiles and soap.

First published by Macmillan in 1876, Lewis Carroll's magnificent nonsense poem, The Hunting of the Snark, features an unlikely cast of characters drawn from the Jabberwocky in Through the Looking Glass.

This irresistible paperback edition features an introduction from and artwork by Chris Riddell. The wonderful characters are vividly brought to life with both Chris's black and white illustrations and his colour artwork, making it a perfect gift for any poetry lover.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529006957

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 June 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Chris Riddell
  • Illustrated by Chris Riddell

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 165.0mm

Height: 204.0mm

Weight: 248g

Pages: 96

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Lewis Carroll

About the Author

Lewis Carroll was the pen-name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson. Born in 1832, Dodgson was a mathematics tutor at Christ Church College, Oxford, where he met Alice Liddell, daughter of the dean, and inspiration for Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The book and its sequel, Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There, have delighted children all over the world for 150 years. Chris Riddell, the 2015-2017 UK Children's Laureate, is an accomplished artist and the political cartoonist for the Observer. He has enjoyed great acclaim for his books for children. His books have won a number of major prizes, including the 2001 and 2004 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medals. Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse won the Costa Children's Book Award 2013. His previous work for Macmillan includes the bestselling Ottoline books, The Emperor of Absurdia, and, with Paul Stewart, the Muddle Earth books, the Scavenger series and the Blobheads series. Chris lives in Brighton with his family.

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