Lewis Carroll

Alice’?s Adventures in Wonderland &Through the Looking-Glass is a cherished collection of stories featuring the titular character, Alice, and her misadventures through the curious and fantastical Wonderland. It is now available in an unabridged, illustrated, cloth hardcover edition in Union Square and Co.’s Signature Clothbound Editions series. Original, experimental, and charmingly nonsensical, Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland follows seven-year-old Alice down a rabbit hole and into the topsy-turvy dream world of Wonderland. In this fantastical place, food can shrink you to the size of a mouse or turn you into a giant, babies turn into pigs, and time stands still at the Mad Hatter's tea party. Filled with sparkling wordplay and unbridled imagination, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass have enchanted young readers for generations.

This beautiful little book, Complete Poems of Lewis Carroll, includes verse from the Alice books, The Hunting of the Snark, Rhyme? and Reason?, Sylvie and Bruno, and lesser-known works. Presented in a facsimile of Lewis Carroll's handwriting, this cannot help but affect the Reader’s Imagination as they read these poems…and also affect their interpretation of the author’s Imagination as he wrote them.

Skazka "Alisa v Strane chudes" byla napisana anglijskim matematikom Ljuisom Kerrollom, i uzhe bolee 150 let ej zachityvajutsja neskolko pokolenij chitatelej. Kazhetsja, chto v neobychnom mire, kuda popala ljubopytnaja Alisa, vozmozhno vsjo. Zdes mozhno okunutsja v ozero iz sobstvennykh sljoz, sygrat v kroket s temperamentnymi kartami i posetit samoe strannoe chaepitie. Jarkie personazhi i khitroumnye paradoksy razbudjat fantaziju i ne dadut chitatelju zaskuchat.

Rediscover the Puffin Classics collection and bring the best-loved classics to a new generation - including this enchanting illustrated edition of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Follow Alice down. . .down. . .down. . . The rabbit hole and into Wonderland, a world that grows curiouser and curiouser by the minute. . . but don’t be late!‘We’re all mad here.’ Lost in a strange world with even stranger characters, Alice meets a Cheshire Cat with a great big grin, a tea-sipping and riddle-speaking Hatter, and a very clever Caterpillar. But things take a turn when she meets a short-tempered Queen . . . Will Alice ever make it home in time?

A beautiful deluxe gift edition of Carroll's magical masterpiece with foiled covers, marbled endpapers, sprayed edges, beautiful paper and finished with a silk ribbon. Bored on a hot afternoon, Alice, a bright and inquisitive child, follows a white rabbit down a rabbit-hole, and finds herself in Wonderland, a very odd place indeed. This unique story mixes satire and puzzles, comedy and anxiety, Mock Turtles and Gryphos to provide an astute description of the experience of childhood. This hardback is part of VINTAGE COLLECTOR’S CLASSICS, a series of luxurious books especially crafted for collectors and fans of beautiful special editions. Sumptuous design meets the highest quality production. Discover timeless classics beautifully bound for every bookshelf.

A Tangled Tale is a unique compilation of ten short stories that seamlessly blend humor with mathematical puzzles. Each narrative, referred to as a "knot," presents a distinct logical challenge, inviting readers to engage in problem-solving through entertaining scenarios. Set in a Victorian context, the tales explore various mathematical concepts, including arithmetic, algebra, and geometry. Characters find themselves in situations that require analytical thinking, from calculating train schedules to deciphering complex riddles. The stories are designed to stimulate the mind while providing amusement, making them exemplary works of recreational mathematics. The author's clever use of language and wit enhances the appeal of each story, ensuring that readers are both entertained and intellectually challenged. The integration of logic puzzles within the narratives encourages active participation, as readers are prompted to solve the problems alongside the characters. This collection stands out in the realm of Victorian literature for its innovative approach to storytelling. By embedding mathematical puzzles within engaging plots, the author offers a refreshing take on short stories that appeal to both enthusiasts of literature and lovers of logic.

VELIKOLEPNOE PODAROCHNOE IZDANIE V IZYSKANNOM I STILNOM OFORMLENII! Kniga bolshogo formata (24kh32,5 sm). Tvjordyj perepljot s zolotym tisneniem i chastichnym lakom. Tsvetnye forzatsy. Plotnaja bumaga. Chjotkij, udobnyj dlja chtenija shrift. Krasochnye illjustratsii. Knigi serii "Volshebnyj mir skazok. Bolshaja kollektsija" - eto priglashenie v udivitelnoe puteshestvie po tainstvennym miram, stavshim zrimymi i osjazaemymi blagodarja iskusstvu khudozhnikov. Luchshie mastera knizhnoj illjustratsii podarjat vam nezabyvaemye vpechatlenija ot vstrechi so skazkoj. Znamenitaja skazka anglijskogo matematika, pisatelja i poeta Ljuisa Kerrolla "Alisa v Strane chudes" - odin iz mirovykh superbestsellerov, sokhranjajuschij svoju populjarnost bolshe polutora stoletij! Istoriju neverojatnykh prikljuchenij ljuboznatelnoj i zdravomysljaschej Alisy v chudesnom mire mozhno chitat v ljubom vozraste. Junye chitateli s vostorgom vstrechajut zabavnykh personazhej: Grifona, Cherevrodepakhu, Bezumnogo Shljapnika, Cheshirskogo kota. Vzroslye s udovolstviem pogruzhajutsja v zamyslovatuju igru slov. Klassicheskij perevod Aleksandry Rozhdestvenskoj i vyrazitelnye, detalnye illjustratsii Anny Vlasovoj sdelajut etu knigu prekrasnym podarkom k ljubomu prazdniku. S nezapamjatnykh vremjon ljudi pridumyvali neobyknovennye strany, naseljali ikh chudesnymi suschestvami i rasskazyvali dikovinnye istorii ob udivitelnykh sobytijakh, proiskhodivshikh "v nekotorom tsarstve, v nekotorom gosudarstve". Tak pojavilis skazki, bez kotorykh segodnja my ne mozhem predstavit detstvo. Volshebnye ili ochen pokhozhie na pravdu, strashnye ili smeshnye, narodnye ili literaturnye - vse oni uvlekali slushatelej svoej neobychnostju, zagadochnostju, peredavali ot predkov i zakladyvali v serdtsa bestsennye sokrovischa: vekovuju mudrost, ponimanie dobra i zla, nepisanye pravila zhizni, - i tak formirovali unikalnyj kulturnyj kod natsij i narodov.

In Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll invites readers into a fantastical realm where logic is turned on its head and the ordinary becomes extraordinary. The story follows Alice, a curious young girl who, upon following a hurried White Rabbit, tumbles into a whimsical world teeming with peculiar characters and perplexing scenarios. As Alice navigates this surreal landscape, she encounters a host of memorable figures: the enigmatic Cheshire Cat, the eccentric Mad Hatter, and the imperious Queen of Hearts, among others. Each encounter challenges her perceptions and compels her to question the nature of reality and identity. Carroll's narrative is a masterful blend of fantasy and satire, employing literary nonsense to both amuse and provoke thought. The novel's playful use of language and its subversion of Victorian norms have cemented its status as a cornerstone of classic literature. Beyond its surface-level whimsy, the story delves into themes of self-discovery and the complexities of growing up, resonating with readers across generations. Its enduring appeal lies in its ability to offer both a delightful children's tale and a profound commentary on the human experience.

Illustrated Edition: Features 20 beautiful and enigmatic illustrations that entwine with the surreal narrative. Bonus Content: Includes a comprehensive summary and a detailed character list to enhance your reading journey. Author Biography: Get acquainted with the brilliant mind of Lewis Carroll, exploring his life and inspirations. Unleash Imagination: Embark on a whimsical voyage that transcends conventional storytelling. Immerse yourself in Lewis Carroll's wonderful, contradictory, and infinitely dense universe with this special illustrated edition of "The Hunting of the Snark." This enchanting narrative poem, steeped in whimsical allure and wrapped in opaque metaphors, invites readers to sail the bizarre waters in search of the ever-elusive Snark alongside a motley company of quirky people. The narrative, both hilarious and melancholic, catapults you into a world where nonsense takes precedence over logic, and absurdity dances harmoniously with profundity. The ten curious adventurers, each embodying distinct and caricatured aspects of Victorian society, embark on a journey that is as confounding as the creature they seek - The Snark. This edition is embellished with 20 illustrations, each meticulously crafted to complement and elevate the surreal and poetic nature of the tale. Visually traverse through the peculiar landscapes, meet the eccentric adventurers, and perhaps, get a glimpse of the perplexing Snark. In addition to the immersive illustrations, delve deeper into the narrative with a concise summary and a detailed character list, ensuring a thorough and enriched reading experience. Journey beyond the text with an intimate exploration of Lewis Carroll's life and mind in our detailed author biography, acquainting you with the genius behind the fantastical world. "The Hunting of the Snark" is not merely a tale but an experience, an expedition into the depths of imagination, absurdity, and dreamlike wonder. This edition, with its vivid illustrations and insightful additional content, seeks to escort you through Carroll's labyrinthine world of folly and metaphor, providing both a visual and cerebral feast that is bound to linger in your thoughts and dreams long after the voyage concludes. Embark, ponder, and immerse, for the Snark, as elusive as it may be, awaits your discovery in the splendidly peculiar world of Lewis Carroll.