Jabberwocky and Other Nonsense
Author: Lewis Carroll
ISBN: 978-0141195940
Price: Rs. 849.00 • ✓ 100% Genuine Publisher Edition
Book Overview
'Twas brillig, and the slithy toves / Did gyre and gimble in the wabe...' wrote Lewis Carroll, author of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, in his wonderfully playful poem of nonsense verse, 'Jabberwocky'. This beautiful, clothbound new edition collects together the marvellous range of Carroll's poetry, including nonsense verse, parodies, burlesques, and more. Alongside the title piece are such enduringly wonderful pieces as 'The Walrus and the Carpenter', 'The Mock Turtle's Song', 'Father William' and many more.
Browse this title within our Arts, Literature and Humanities collection. Edition details: Images in this review, English, 464 pages. Reference ISBN: 978-0141195940.
About the Author
Lewis Carroll, born Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (1832-98), grew up in Cheshire in the village of Daresbury, the son of a parish priest. He was a brilliant mathematician, a skilled photographer and a meticulous letter and diary writer. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, inspired by Alice Liddell, the daughter of the Dean of Christ Church in Oxford, was published in 1865, followed by Through the Looking-Glass in 1871. He wrote numerous stories and poems for children including the nonsense poem The Hunting of the Snark and fairy stories Sylvie and Bruno.
Book Specifications & Quick Facts
- Reading Level
- General / Adult
- Language & Format
- English • Images in this review
- ISBN Reference
- 978-0141195940
- Publisher
- Penguin Classics
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What is this book about?
'Twas brillig, and the slithy toves / Did gyre and gimble in the wabe...' wrote Lewis Carroll, author of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, in his wonderfully playful poem of nonsense verse, 'Jabberwocky'. This beautiful, clothbound new edition collects together the...
Who should read this book?
Recommended for readers who enjoy Arts, Literature and Humanities and are looking for genuine, well-crafted literature by Lewis Carroll.
Why Readers Pick This Edition
- You’ll love sinking into the playful brilliance of Lewis Carroll at his most imaginative. This elegant clothbound edition gathers his finest nonsense verse, from the unforgettable Jabberwocky to beloved favourites like The Walrus and the Carpenter. Each poem sparkles with wit, wordplay, and sly humour, making it a joy to read aloud or savour quietly. It’s a timeless classic that delights your inner child while rewarding your love of literary craft.
- Published by Penguin Classics.
- Language: English.
- Page count: 464.
Catalog Description
'Twas brillig, and the slithy toves / Did gyre and gimble in the wabe...' wrote Lewis Carroll, author of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass, in his wonderfully playful poem of nonsense verse, 'Jabberwocky'. This beautiful, clothbound new edition collects together the marvellous range of Carroll's poetry, including nonsense verse, parodies, burlesques, and more. Alongside the title piece are such enduringly wonderful pieces as 'The Walrus and the Carpenter', 'The Mock Turtle's Song', 'Father William' and many more.
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