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“I'm getting rather hoarse, I fear, After so much reciting: So, if you don't object, my dear, We'll try a glass of bitter beer - I think it looks inviting.”

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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