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“Come back!" the Caterpillar called after her. "I've something important to say." This sounded promising, certainly. Alice turned and came back again. "Keep your temper," said the Caterpillar.”

Quote by Lewis Carroll

Book:Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass: 150th-Anniversary Edition (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)

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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass: 150th-Anniversary Edition (Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition)

The 150th-Anniversary Edition of 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass' is a reissue of Lewis Carroll's beloved tales. These works are renowned for their imaginative narrative and unique characters, blending fantasy with satire. The Penguin Classics Deluxe Edition is a beautifully designed collection, offering readers a timeless experience of Carroll's literary masterpieces. more

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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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