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“I can explain all the poems that were ever invented - and a good many that haven't been invented just yet.”

Quote by Lewis Carroll

Book:The Complete Works of Lewis Carroll With All the Original Illustrations + The Life and Letters of Lewis Carroll: All the Novels, Stories and Poems: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland + Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There + Sylvie and Bruno + A Tangled Tale + What the Tortoise Said to Achilles + Puzzles from Wonderland + The Hunting of the Snark and much more
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The Complete Works of Lewis Carroll With All the Original Illustrations + The Life and Letters of Lewis Carroll: All the Novels, Stories and Poems: Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland + Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There + Sylvie and Bruno + A Tangled Tale + What the Tortoise Said to Achilles + Puzzles from Wonderland + The Hunting of the Snark and much more

This extensive volume is a treasure trove for fans of Lewis Carroll, encompassing all his notable works such as 'Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,' 'Through the Looking-Glass,' and 'Sylvie and Bruno.' It also includes lesser-known pieces, poems, and puzzles, providing a comprehensive view of Carroll's literary contributions. The collection is enhanced with original illustrations, offering a visual journey through Carroll's imaginative world. Additionally, the book offers a glimpse into the personal life of Lewis Carroll through his letters, offering readers a deeper understanding of the man behind the stories. more

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Lewis Carroll
Lewis Carroll

Lewis Carroll, born Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, was an English writer, mathematician, logician, photographer, and children's author. He is best known for his novel Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, which is celebrated for its unique imagination, rich symbolism, and humor. more

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