Reverend charles dodgson, later to be known by his pen name lewis carroll, was a mathematics tutor at christ church, oxford. Alice s adventures in wonderland commonly shortened to alice in wonderland is an 1865 novel written by english author charles lutwidge dodgson under the pseudonym lewis carroll. Alice s adventures in wonderland and other stories. A child in the midvictorian era, alice unintentionally goes on an underground adventure after accidentally falling down a rabbit hole into wonderland. There are no mice in the air, im afraid, but you might catch a bat, and thats very like a. Alice s adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Through the lookingglass, and what alice found there. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. This too followed the same style of thousand printings on the title page and the very first. Carroll figured out how to avoid the questions and put the main action underworld. The tale was first told by carroll on 4 july 1862, to the three young daughters of henry liddell, dean of christ church, oxford, on a river boat trip. It tells of a young girl named alice falling through a rabbit hole into a subterranean fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. Alice is a fictional child living during the middle of the victorian era. Jun 01, 2015 the notion that this elderly dame and the sevenyearold of the books were one and the same person took root in received opinion, and there it has stuck. Alice s adventures in wonderland html edition alternate title. It was the first novel in alice in wonderland series that consists of five books. This story is what came up, and i will contine to write more. Writing under the pseudonym of lewis carroll, dodgson wrote other famous works including through the looking glass and the nonsensical poem jabberwo.
Alices adventures in wonderland html edition alternate title. About alices adventures in wonderland, the book alicein. He later wrote them down at the behest of alice gifting it to her, and then expanded upon them to create the novels. For over 125 years john tenniels superb illustrations for alices adventures in wonderland have been the perfect complement to lewis carrolls timeless story this edition is a wonderful highquality version, the first to reproduce tenniels exquisite drawings from prints taken directly from the original wood engravings. Alices adventures in wonderland centenary edition by carroll. The pennyroyal edition designed and illustrated by barry moser. Jan 28, 2018 the first editions of the nursery alice. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking.
Vintage antique alice in wonderland 19 illustrated by millicent sowerby. The first page within the book that has printing on it reads. Alice s adventures in wonderland wisehouse classics original 1865 edition with the complete illustrations by sir john tenniel by lewis carroll, sir john tenniel, et al. Sep 01, 2015 alice had never been in a court of justice before, but she had read about them in books, and she was quite pleased to find that she knew the name of nearly everything there. Alice in wonderland collection all four books presents the two most famous alice books alice in wonderland and alice through the looking glass as well as the alicerelated fantasy verse the hunting of the snark and, for alice aficionados, a digitized copy of alices. For all the surface playfulness there is meaning everywhere.
In 1865, english author charles lutwidge dodgson shelve through the lookingglass and what alice found there. Alice in wonderland, alice through the looking glass, hunting of the snark and alice underground illustrated by lewis carroll 3. His childrens stories, such as alices adventures in wonderland, through the looking glass and what alice found there, appeal to readers of all ages. Alice in wonderland, first edition, signed abebooks. The side binder includes gp and goldsmith for goldsmith publishing. Sep 17, 2015 alice in wonderland, antique books, arthur rackham, charles dodgson, john tenniel, rare and anqtique books, rare books, through the looking glass we were recently asked for advice from a canadian customer about his early edition of alices adventures in wonderland. Buy alice in wonderland book online at best prices in india on. A legendary first edition of alice in wonderland one of just 22 known copies in existence, after lewis carroll withdrew the entire print run is due to be auctioned in new york next. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Alices adventures in wonderland lewis carroll hardcover.
Is it the book and different printings or the different movies. Beautiful hardcover book with gilded edges and a red ribbon for marking the pages. Choose your favorite alice in wonderland designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more. Legendary first edition of alice in wonderland set for. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the lookingglass record the adventures and exploits of one little girl through a variety of strange fantasylands. I absolutly love the original alice in wonderland, and when i started to think about the story, i began to form an idea in my mind. Alice in wonderland is a particularly beautiful book, and it just so happens that there are a variety of lovely copies to choose from, many of which also include lovely illustrations that further. Lewis carrolls alice in wonderland books have delighted readers across the globe for over a hundred years. This volume is signed at the rear, in ink, by frederic warde, who was responsible for the typography and the binding design for this edition and also by carolls muse, the original alice in wonderland, alice hargreaves, na e liddell. Besides alice s adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass and what alice found there, with the original illustrations from john tenniel, this edition also contains several other stories by lewis carroll, among which sylvie and. The illustrations were done by sir john tenniel 1820 1914. The original alices adventures in wonderland manuscript. Alices adventures in wonderland the british library. The original first edition of alices adventures in wonderland the book was ready on 4 july 1865, exactly 3 years after the famous boat trip.
In dust jackets, with moderate rubbing to the surface. He also wrote poems called the hunting of the snark and jabberwocky which are nonsense poems. The original alice in wonderland lewis carroll, eric kincaid on. The notion that this elderly dame and the sevenyearold of the books were one and the same person took root in received opinion, and there it has stuck. Alices adventures under ground, the original manuscript. Yet its original appeal was not to the younger aged child. Uk hardback in this centenary edition of lewis carrolls birth,book vg with some minor foxing to first and last page with previous owners stamp on first page and neat name in owners box,beautifully illustrated all pictures complete with protecting paper present,as issued. New listing alice s adventures in wonderland rare antique old 1896 edition childrens book. A treasured early manuscript version of one of the most famous and enduring childrens stories, alices adventures in wonderland. Illustrations from alices aventures in wonderland, or, alice in wonderland, by lewis caroll 1866.
Though tenniels vivid renderings of alice and the eccentric characters she encounters have remained definitive, plenty of other artists, including salvador dali and ralph steadman, have attempted the surely almost irresistible challenge. Alices adventures in wonderland and through the looking glass by lewis carroll, martin gardner, john tenniel isbn. His childrens stories, such as alice s adventures in wonderland, through the looking glass and what alice found there, appeal to readers of all ages. The original alice s adventures in wonderland and alice through the looking glass are the stories charles dodgsonlewis carroll is a pen name told to alice liddell and her siblings.
Wow really, the books were written by carroll lewis he wrote alices adventures in wonderland in 1865 and through the lookingglass, and what alice found there in 1871. Other standalone stories that carroll wrote include brunos revenge 1867, the hunting of the snark 1876, and a tangled tale 1885. Buy alice in wonderland book online at low prices in india. Exploration in these books is a playful romp through the nonsenseworld of ones imagination. The first is alices adventures in wonderland, which is exactly what it sounds like a series of wacky exploits by our heroine, alice, in a strange fantasy realm known as wonderland. Well, ok, theres not a literal thump at the end of alices adventures in wonderland, the playing cards throwing themselves at alice turn to dead leaves falling on her face as she sleeps under a tree next to her sister, and at the end of. Lewis carrolls alice in wonderland is a great example when the authority was depicted in a funny, often unacceptable for that period way. In the text of the two alice books, author lewis carroll often did not remark on the physical appearance of. Carroll first book was alice s adventures in wonderland published in 1865.
Nov 25, 2016 alice in wonderland is a particularly beautiful book, and it just so happens that there are a variety of lovely copies to choose from, many of which also include lovely illustrations that further. Alices adventures in wonderland by carroll, lewis and a great selection of related books. Alices adventures in wonderland series by lewis carroll. What is the original dark tale of alice in wonderland. This post contains affiliate links alices adventures in wonderland was written in 1865 by charles lutwidge dodgson, a well known mathematician, scholar, and author. Next came the 1872 first edition sequel through the looking glass and what alice found there which made a charming pairing with the alice in wonderland book. Writing under the pseudonym of lewis carroll, dodgson wrote other famous works including through the looking glass and the nonsensical poem jabberwocky. Keep reading for some of our favorite trips into wonderland.
It was written by the reverend charles lutwidge dodgson, using the pseudonym lewis carroll 18321898. Apr 05, 2016 lewis carrolls alice in wonderland books have delighted readers across the globe for over a hundred years. Rare books by lewis carroll, including first editions, signed first editions, and finely bound copies of alice s adventures in wonderland. In order to make it look more precise and interesting he called it wonderland. In alices adventures in wonderland 1865, which takes place on 4 may, the character is widely assumed to be seven years old.
The tale was first told by carroll on 4 july 1862, to the three young daughters of henry liddell, dean of. The world itself is explored, but so are the mind, language, and the limits of reason and knowledge. Lewis carroll was the nomdeplume of charles lutwidge dodgson 18321898, author, mathematician, and photographer, best known to book collectors and children everywhere as the author of alices adventures in wonderland 1865, perhaps the best. Maybe lewis carroll thought to amend this after seeing the 1874 dutch simplified copy of alice in wonderland. The original alices adventures in wonderland and alice through the looking glass are the stories charles dodgsonlewis carroll is a pen name told to alice liddell and her siblings. Alice in wonderland is near and dear to many readers hearts. Shop for alice in wonderland art from the worlds greatest living artists. New listing alices adventures in wonderland rare antique old 1896 edition childrens book. Alices adventures in wonderland centenary edition by. Start your alice collection well with this set of paperbacks, containing alices adventures in wonderland, through the looking glass and what alice found there, and alices adventures underground a digitized copy of the original manuscript. Alice gives her age as seven and a half in the sequel, which takes place on 4 november. The perennial childrens read was immediately popular, counting oscar wilde and queen victoria among its ardent. Alice in wonderland and through the looking glass by lewis carroll. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
For the books, anyone that is taken directly from lewis carrolls first edition printed. Alices adventures in wonderland commonly shortened to alice in wonderland is an 1865 novel written by english author charles lutwidge dodgson under the pseudonym lewis carroll. Alice in wonderland by lewis carroll english books online. The result, retitled alices adventures in wonderland, came out in 1865 and has never gone out of print. Alice in wonderland is traditionally thought of as a childrens book although many adults secretly read it.
This fantasy novel of 1865 was originally entitled alices adventures under ground. In 1856 he became friends with henry liddell, the new dean of the college, and his family. Alice is a fictional character and protagonist of lewis carrolls childrens novel alice s adventures in wonderland 1865 and its sequel, through the lookingglass 1871. A classic tale of adventure, magic, and madness, the original story has seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years, ever since tim burtons twisted movie edition hit screens big as small in 2010. Wow really, the books were written by carroll lewis he wrote alice s adventures in wonderland in 1865 and through the lookingglass, and what alice found there in 1871.
Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll, alice. Lewis carroll was the pseudonym of charles lutwidge dodgson 18321898. Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll free ebook. She was close behind it when she turned the corner, but the rabbit was no longer to be seen. Alice had never been in a court of justice before, but she had read about them in books, and she was quite pleased to find that she knew the name of nearly everything there. May 30, 2016 a legendary first edition of alice in wonderland one of just 22 known copies in existence, after lewis carroll withdrew the entire print run is due to be auctioned in new york next. Finally, unique to the 20 deluxe copies, there is another gray cloth binder title supplied in leather label printed in gold, also fine. Moser has signed the title page of alice s adventures in. Reportedly only about 500 copies of this title were signed by alice a. Describing the book as adventures is telling, since it clues us in to the fact that the plot is episodic lots of. At the end of both of the alice books, we awake with a start from the fantasy world and find ourselves dropped back into real life with a solid thump.
Alice in wonderland, first edition abebooks passion for books. There was nothing else to do, so alice soon began talking again. Sep 04, 2015 this post contains affiliate links alices adventures in wonderland was written in 1865 by charles lutwidge dodgson, a well known mathematician, scholar, and author. All alice in wonderland artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. Lets be really clear about this there are two titles here, since there are two books. Alice s adventures in wonderland is bumped at the bottom foreedge corner of the front cover. Alices adventures in wonderland commonly shortened to alice in wonderland is an 1865 novel written by english mathematician. Aug 27, 2009 the side binder includes gp and goldsmith for goldsmith publishing. Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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