The 'Alice' books are two of the most translated, most quoted, and best-known books in the world, but what exactly are they? Apparently delightful, innocent fantasies for children, they are also complex textures of mathematical, linguistic, and philosophical jokes. 'But I don't want to go among mad people,' Alice remarked. Newly scanned illustrations and reset text to give improved appearance.Appendix containg 'The Wasp in a Wig', an episode in Through the Looking-Glass that was withdrawn at proof stage.Extensive annotation, drawing on the latest scholarship.Engaging and comprehensive introduction by Peter Hunt, a leading authority on children's literature.Includes an extensive bibliography and a chronology of Dodgson's life and times.Extensive explanatory notes give information on Dodgson's political, social, intellectual, and personal allusions and sources.The Introduction places the book in the context of children's literature and general literature, and reviews interpretations of them, and the various views of Dodgson's relationship to children and childhood.Takes account of the most recent research and critical opinion.Includes the 'Wasp in a Wig' episode, removed from the proofs of Through the Looking-Glass.A new edition of Lewis Carroll's classic Alice stories by one of the foremost children's literature experts, Peter Hunt, and featuring Tenniel's much-loved illustrations.With illustrations by John Tenniel and Edited by Peter Hunt Oxford World's Classics Oxford Research Encyclopedias: Global Public HealthĪlice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass.The European Society of Cardiology Series.
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This edition of the classic story not only includes the unabridged text of the two Alice books, but it is also full of materials to help you get the most out of the story. Tweedledee and Tweedledum that make up the enchanting world of wonderland.
Meet the unforgettable characters such as the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, and What's at the bottom of the rabbit hole? What happens when you step through the looking glass? Join Alice as she tumbles into a strange world where curious things are normal, and normal things are unheard of.
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