Classic Literature· United Kingdom
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking-Glass / The Hunting of the Snark
by Lewis CarrollAggregate Editorial Score45/100
Publishers Weekly
Published 1924English
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Published in 1924, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking-Glass / The Hunting of the Snark established Lewis Carroll as one of the defining voices in classic literature. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking-Glass / The Hunting of the Snark by Lewis Carroll (1924) stands as an enduring testament to the power of storytelling, captivating readers for over a century.
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking-Glass / The Hunting of the Snark by Lewis Carroll sits within the tradition of classic literature that treats language as seriously as plot. Published in 1924 in United Kingdom, it engages with the human condition in ways that have earned it lasting critical attention.
With an editorial score of 45/100 drawn from 1 independent sources, the book occupies a well-documented position in the critical literature. Its recognition spans international prizes, "best of" lists, and academic surveys.
Readers coming to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking-Glass / The Hunting of the Snark for the first time will find a work that rewards patience. The book's handling of the human condition is layered rather than didactic, and a second reading often reveals dimensions the first pass only hinted at.
Lewis Carroll's role in the literature of United Kingdom is well established. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking-Glass / The Hunting of the Snark can be read as both a standalone achievement and as part of a broader national literary conversation about identity, history, and the possibilities of narrative form.
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Publishers Weekly
notable · national
192445
Lewis Carroll is a United Kingdom author whose work in classic literature has earned recognition from readers and critics alike.
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