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The Most Beloved Children's Books - Lewis Carroll Edition - Enriched edition Alice in Wonderland Through the Looking-Glass Sylvie and Bruno A Tangled Tale… - cover

The Most Beloved Children's Books - Lewis Carroll Edition - Enriched edition Alice in Wonderland Through the Looking-Glass Sylvie and Bruno A Tangled Tale…

Lewis Carroll, Harry Furniss, Henry Holiday

Maison d'édition: Musaicum Books

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The Most Beloved Children's Books - Lewis Carroll Edition is a captivating anthology that showcases the profound whimsy and innovation embedded in Lewis Carroll's literary universe, complemented by the illustrations from Harry Furniss and Henry Holiday. This collection reveals the diverse narrative styles and rich thematic layers that continue to enchant audiences, offering both the well-known and the obscure within Carroll's oeuvre. It encompasses a range of literary techniques from Carroll's celebrated logical absurdities to his poignant prose, capturing the breadth of his impact on children's literature. Key pieces highlight the skillful blend of narrative and art, providing fresh perspectives on familiar tales. The contributing artists, Harry Furniss and Henry Holiday, bring a complementary depth to Carroll's work, their illustrations capturing the intricate fantasies and playful anarchy of Carroll's worlds. Both illustrators were contemporaries of Carroll and shared his Victorian sensibilities, though each brought his own unique interpretative style to the text. Their collaborations with Carroll were crucial in visually defining the surreal and often chaotic worlds of Carroll's imagination, making this collection a multi-dimensional exploration of 19th-century children's literature. This anthology is crucial for readers interested in the intersections of narrative and visual art, offering a comprehensive understanding of Carroll's literary and artistic milieu. Readers will be delighted by the discovery of nuanced interpretations and the dynamic dialogue between the text and illustrations. As a treasure trove of Carroll's imaginative world, it promises to be an enlightening journey through the evolution of children's literature, appealing to scholars, educators, and anyone cherishing the rich legacy of classic storytelling.

In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Disponible depuis: 18/12/2019.
Longueur d'impression: 699 pages.

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