The Hunting of the Snark(Illustrated)

Lewis Carroll

Summary

Special Illustrated Edition

Featuring 20 Exquisite Illustrations
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.

Available since: 01/09/2024.

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