The Complete Works of Lewis Carroll [B2092]

1994 HCDJ Barnes & Noble reprint edition, in nice clean condition. The Complete Works of Lewis Carroll, with all the original black & white illustrations by Sir John Tenniel, is a meticulous compilation that showcases the whimsical and profound creativity of Carroll, famously known for his masterful use of language and playful narrative style. This collection brings together his celebrated works, including 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' and 'Through the Looking-Glass,' while retaining the charm of the original illustrations. Carroll's unique blend of absurdity, logic, and clever wordplay provides a rich literary tapestry that defies conventional narrative structures, inviting readers of all ages to explore the boundaries of imagination and reality. Lewis Carroll, the pen name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, was an English writer, mathematician, and logician whose fascination with childhood innocence and the complexities of language inspired his literary endeavors. His background in mathematics profoundly influenced his storytelling, introducing themes of paradox and nonsensical logic. The interplay between his academic pursuits and his artistic achievements marks Carroll as a significant figure in Victorian literature, bridging the worlds of fantasy and intellect with remarkable finesse. For readers who cherish enchanting tales steeped in imagination and intellectual play, The Complete Works of Lewis Carroll serves as an essential addition to any library. This collection not only celebrates the enduring appeal of Carroll's storytelling but also invites us to rediscover the wonders of thought-provoking literature, ensuring that his legacy resonates for generations to come.

From Amazon/GoodReads reviews (most reviewers only enjoyed the Alice books; others found the entire collection interesting): "Lewis Carroll truly is a prolific author, having written so many pieces of literature, of which I enjoyed the Alice adventures the most. This book is a fine collection of his writings."; "Alice in Wonderland gets five stars but the rest of the stories in it were four stars for me."; "Wonderful collection from an amazing mind. Fantastic stories filled with wit and imagination."; "Lewis Carroll is great. I just re-read Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through The Looking Glass for the first time in many years and I really enjoyed them. I haven't read the rest of this book recently but years ago I read Sylvie and Bruno which was pretty good but pales in comparison to the Alice books. Some of the nonsense verse is also quite good, especially the Hunting of the Snark. Carroll was really one of the great English fantasy writers and the Alice books are classics which everyone should read."