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“In proceeding to the dining-room, the gentleman gives one arm to the lady he escorts--it is unusual to offer both.”

Quote by Lewis Carroll

Book:Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Other Tales

Work

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Other Tales

This compilation includes Lewis Carroll's famous tale of a young girl's fantastical journey into a world of peculiar creatures and nonsensical logic, as well as other short stories that explore similar imaginative realms. more

Author

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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Book:The Complete Illustrated Lewis Carroll

Source: The Complete Illustrated Lewis Carroll

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Source: The Complete Illustrated Lewis Carroll

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Source: Delphi Complete Works of Lewis Carroll (Illustrated)

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Author:Lewis Carroll

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Source: Delphi Complete Works of Lewis Carroll (Illustrated)

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Book:The Selected Letters of Lewis Carroll

Source: The Selected Letters of Lewis Carroll

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Source: Three plays

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