Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass Classics
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There, Paperback by Carroll, Lewis, ISBN 0199558299, ISBN-13 9780199558292, Brand New, Free shipping in the US The "Alice" books are two of the most translated, most quoted, and best-known books in the world. Alice's encounters with the White Rabbit, the Cheshire-Cat, the Queen of Hearts, the Mad Hatter, and many other extraordinary characters have made them beloved by children. Yet they also appeal to
adults fascinated by the many layers of satire, allusion, and symbolism about Victorian culture and politics.
This new edition explores the phenomenal range of reference and the paradoxical appeal of two of the most inventivs in world literature. The volume has been deftly edited by one of the foremost children's literature experts, Peter Hunt, and it features the original, much-loved illustrations by
Sir John Tenniel, newly scanned and reset for enhanced sharpness and clarity. Extensive explanatory notes give information on Carroll's political, social, intellectual, and personal allusions and sources. Th provides an extensive bibliography and a chronology of Carroll's life and times, and
it also includes a deleted episode called "The Wasp in a Wig."
About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert
introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.
