Lewis Carroll Through the Looking Glass |
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| Author:
| Carpenter, Angelica Shirley |
| Series title: | Lerner Long Biographies Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8225-0073-5 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2003 |
| Publisher: | Lerner Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | Lerner Publications |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | AUD $36.95 |
Book Description:
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Written to entertain rather than instruct, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass revolutionised the nature of children's literature. The eldest son in a large, happy family, Carroll grew up telling stories to his brothers and sisters. In addition to writing children's books and poetry, he taught mathematics and was a celebrated amateur photographer. Through his own writings as well as those of friends, his fascinating life is revealed here, more than a century...
More DescriptionWritten to entertain rather than instruct, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass revolutionised the nature of children's literature. The eldest son in a large, happy family, Carroll grew up telling stories to his brothers and sisters. In addition to writing children's books and poetry, he taught mathematics and was a celebrated amateur photographer. Through his own writings as well as those of friends, his fascinating life is revealed here, more than a century since his death.