New Releases by Lewis Carroll

Tove Jansson''s beautiful edition of a classic work of children’s literature is once again available in North America. An elegant edition of a timeless classic illustrated by the creator of the Moomins in a dreamy, delicate, and playful style true to the whimsy and wonder of the story. Described by The Times of London when first published in 1865 as “an excellent piece of nonsense,” Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland has gone on to become one of the most popular books ever written, loved by children and adults alike and translated into more than 125 languages. In Tove Jansson, Carroll’s classic finds an illustrator worthy of its enchantment and surreal beauty. Jansson is renowned worldwide for her hugely successful books about the inhabitants of Moomin Valley. What is less well known is that in 1966 she devoted her unique gifts to illustrating Alice’s extraordinary adventures. Nearly sixty years after her interpretation of Lewis Carroll’s masterpiece was first enjoyed by Scandinavian readers, Tove Jansson’s beautifully realized edition of the original text of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is finally available to an English-speaking audience.

Among Walter Anderson''s best-loved books, An Alphabet and Robinson: The Pleasant History of an Unusual Cat are much admired by children and parents, and have long been given as special gifts emblazoned with Anderson''s unique art. In that vein and long in demand is this revived edition of Anderson’s Alice, which carries the renowned artist''s visual translation of Lewis Carroll''s classic story, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. Anderson''s Alice, though, is no Victorian doll as she is in the famous illustrations by Sir John Tenniel, Arthur Rackham, and elsewhere. Instead, Anderson represents Alice as an adventurer, capturing her spirit and her energy in bold lines. In Anderson''s Alice: Walter Anderson Illustrates “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” ninety-two pen-and-ink drawings accompany the complete text of Lewis Carroll''s original narrative. Anderson (1903–1965) drew them alone late at night as he recovered from an illness, and he considered them to be translations of words into visual images rather than illustrations. The story of Alice brought him comfort and inspiration, and he placed her wonderland close to his own homeland by localizing Alice''s environment with backgrounds featuring the kinds of wildflowers and crabs that are native to the Gulf Coast. Walter Anderson, often intensely private within his community of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, observed and wrote about nature and produced thousands of drawings and watercolors of the plant and animal life on the Mississippi Coast. These show his strangely beautiful style and a rich and unchecked imagination. With these artistic gifts, Anderson infuses new life into Lewis Carroll''s well-loved characters, who have delighted generations of children and adults.

"Goblin, lead them up and down." The ruddy glow of sunset was already fading into the sombre shadows of night, when two travellers might have been observed swiftly—at a pace of six miles in the hour—descending the rugged side of a mountain; the younger bounding from crag to crag with the agility of a fawn, while his companion, whose aged limbs seemed ill at ease in the heavy chain armour habitually worn by tourists in that district, toiled on painfully at his side. As is always the case under such circumstances, the younger knight was the first to break the silence. "A goodly pace, I trow!" he exclaimed. "We sped not thus in the ascent!" "Goodly, indeed!" the other echoed with a groan. "We clomb it but at three miles in the hour." And on the dead level our pace is——?" the younger suggested; for he was weak in statistics, and left all such details to his aged companion. "Four miles in the hour," the other wearily replied. "Not an ounce more," he added, with that love of metaphor so common in old age, "and not a farthing less!" "''Twas three hours past high noon when we left our hostelry," the young man said, musingly. "We shall scarce be back by supper-time. Perchance mine host will roundly deny us all food!" "He will chide our tardy return," was the grave reply, "and such a rebuke will be meet." "A brave conceit!" cried the other, with a merry laugh. "And should we bid him bring us yet another course, I trow his answer will be tart!" TO MY PUPIL. Beloved pupil! Tamed by thee, Addish-, Subtrac-, Multiplica-tion, Division, Fractions, Rule of Three, Attest thy deft manipulation! Then onward! Let the voice of Fame From Age to Age repeat thy story, Till thou hast won thyself a name Exceeding even Euclid''s glory! This Tale originally appeared as a serial in The Monthly Packet, beginning in April, 1880. The writer''s intention was to embody in each Knot (like the medicine so dexterously, but ineffectually, con-cealed in the jam of our early childhood) one or more mathematical questions "in Arithmetic, Algebra, or Geometry, as the case might be" for the amusement, and possible edification, of the fair readers of that Magazine. lEWIS CARROLL

Engaging readers of all ages, "Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland (Illustrated Edition)" vividly showcases Lewis Carroll''s imaginative prose and whimsical narrative style through its enchanting illustrations. This quintessential work of fantasy literature, published in 1865, explores themes of identity, logic, and the absurdity of adult conventions through the protagonist, Alice, who embarks on a curious journey in a fantastical world. The rich interplay between text and illustration deepens the reader''s experience, inviting reflections on the nature of reality and imagination while challenging Victorian norms. Lewis Carroll, the pen name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, was a multifaceted figure—an author, mathematician, and logician. His unique blend of scholarly pursuits and whimsical storytelling can be traced back to his experiences in the imaginative realms of childhood and his observations of the complex world around him. Carroll''s keen insight into the innocence of youth and the enigmas of adulthood inspired his creation of Wonderland, a space where the absurd reigns supreme and curiosity knows no bounds. This illustrated edition is a magnificent gateway into Carroll''s boundless creativity and offers readers an opportunity to revel in a timeless tale. Whether drawn by its rich illustrations or its profound undertones, readers will find that "Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland" not only entertains but also provokes thought, making it an essential addition to any literary collection.

Once Alice embarks on her next adventure, nothing is quite what it seems. Through a mirror, she enters a fantastical world of illogical behavior dominated by chess boards and chess pieces, and where time runs backwards. The story follows the exploits of a spirited young girl who parries with the Red Queen, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, and other unusual characters she encounters. The game of chess that Alice faces is a reflection of how society''s rigid hierarchy works. And, in many ways, this sequel has had an even greater impact on today''s pop culture than the first book, with its whimsical and thought-provoking themes.

Texte intégral. Cet ouvrage s’inscrit dans un projet de sauvegarde et de valorisation de bibliothèques et de fonds patrimoniaux anciens, rares ou oubliés, appartenant à la littérature des 19e et 20e siècles. Une collection de grands classiques, d’écrits pour le théâtre, de poésie, mais aussi des livres d’histoire, de philosophie ou d’économie, de récits de voyage ou de livres pour la jeunesse à re-découvrir via les librairies en ligne ou à lire sur papier avec une mise en page étudiée pour favoriser le confort de lecture.

Lewis Carroll''s ''Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland (Illustrated)'' is a groundbreaking work of children''s literature that intricately melds elements of absurdism, fantasy, and playful language. Written in 1865, the narrative follows the young Alice as she tumbles down a rabbit hole into a surreal world teeming with peculiar characters and nonsensical occurrences. Carroll''s deft use of wordplay, puns, and whimsical illustrations creates a multi-layered text that invites readers of all ages to question the logic of their own reality while engaging with the vivid visual artistry that enhances the reading experience. The book stands as a cornerstone of the literary tradition that emerged in the Victorian era, challenging societal norms while celebrating imagination. Lewis Carroll, the pseudonymous identity of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, was a mathematician, logician, and photographer with a profound love for storytelling. His experiences with children, particularly his friendship with Alice Liddell, served as inspiration for the fantastical voyage depicted in his novel. Carroll deftly intertwines mathematical concepts with elements of storytelling, reflecting his intellectual background while also capturing the innocence and curiosity of childhood. Recommended for readers of all ages, ''Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland (Illustrated)'' remains a timeless exploration of identity and the absurdities of life. Its enchanting narrative and stunning illustrations by celebrated artists breathe new life into this classic tale. Whether revisiting or discovering the story for the first time, readers will find themselves immersed in a world where imagination reigns supreme, making this edition an essential addition to any literary collection.

A special edition with twenty-eight beautiful original full-colour illustrations. "A book of that extremely rare kind which will belong to all the generations to come until the language becomes obsolete" - Walter Besant. "The book changed young people''s literature. It helped to replace stiff Victorian didacticism with a looser, sillier, nonsense style that reverberated through the works of language-loving 20th-century authors as different as James Joyce, Douglas Adams and Dr Seuss." - TIME "Lewis Carroll''s brilliant nonsense tale is one of the most influential and best-loved in the English canon." - Robert McCrum Lewis Carroll has entranced children and adults with these delightful, playful and intriguing stories ever since he first told them to the ten-year-old Alice Liddell while rowing on the Thames in Oxford, England. Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland began a new era in children''s literature, where the goal was to entertain and delight the reader instead of merely educating. His mischievous, light-hearted wordplay and fantasy anticipate Dr Seuss. This thoroughly delightful book "has a dreamlike unreality peopled with some of the most entertaining characters in English literature. The White Rabbit, the Mad Hatter, the Mock Turtle, the Cheshire Cat and the King and Queen of Hearts are simply the most memorable of a cast from which every reader will find his or her favourite." (Robert McCrum). It is little surprise that it has been repeatedly adapted for the stage and the screen and even computer games. This lavishly illustrated special edition contains twenty-eight beautiful original full-colour illustrations, including many full-page illustrations by Sir John Tenniel and Arthur Rackham and eleven monochrome drawings by Rackham. Almost every two-page spread has an illustration. The modern twelve-point font will be easy for a child to read and enjoy Carroll''s delightful style. A wonderful gift for any child or parent. Sir John Tenniel (1820-1914), a prominent Victoria illustrator and cartoonist, was the principal cartoonist for Punch magazine for over 50 years. He was the first illustrator to be knighted. Arthur Rackham (1867 - 1939) was a leading figure in the Golden Age of children''s illustration. His influence extended past his death and can be seen in Disney''s approach to Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (1832 - 1898), better known by his pen name Lewis Carroll, was an Oxford mathematician and logician, an early photographer, and a leading Victorian author. He is best remembered for his children''s classic Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland.

Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There (1871) is a novel by Lewis Carroll (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson), the sequel to Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland (1865). It is based on his meeting with another Alice, Alice Raikes. Set some six months later than the earlier book, Alice again enters a fantastical world, this time by climbing through a mirror into the world that she can see beyond it. Though not quite as popular as Wonderland, Through the Looking-Glass includes such celebrated verses as "Jabberwocky" and "The Walrus and the Carpenter", and the episode involving Tweedledum and Tweedledee.

The Alice in Wonderland Omnibus edition is also available in a beautiful hardcover from Reader''s Library Classics (ISBN: 9781954839045) Presented here is a paperback edition of Lewis Carroll''s Alice series of books including Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking Glass. Included are all 90+ of the original publications'' John Tenniel illustrations properly formatted and sized within the story. Read the Alice saga the way it was meant to be read. Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland: Down the rabbit hole away little Alice goes. Follow her at your own peril, but beware of the world you are about to enter. One with a decapitation-crazed queen, an unintelligible duchess, a sleepy dormouse, a chronically late rabbit, a witty Cheshire cat, a blue hookah-smoking caterpillar, a Hatter and a March Hare hosting a mad tea party, and a caucus race so bewildering that the best way to explain it is just to do it. Through the Looking Glass: Adventure, mayhem, and madness continue for young Alice after she climbs through the mirror hanging above her fireplace''s mantel. Into the reflective world she travels, and soon she discovers that just as everything is backward in a mirror''s reflection, so is everything, from backward sentences to backward logic, in the mirror world. Rank by rank, Alice must cross through an enormous chess board as she meets a fantastical motley crew of creatures, chess pieces, and humans alike. What shall happen when little Alice reaches the end of the chess board?

Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There (1871) is a work of children''s literature by Lewis Carroll (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson), generally categorized as literary nonsense. It is the sequel to Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland (1865). Although it makes no reference to the events in the earlier book, the themes and settings of Through the Looking-Glass make it a kind of mirror image of Wonderland: the first book begins outdoors, in the warm month of May, on Alice''s birthday (May 4), uses frequent changes in size as a plot device, and draws on the imagery of playing cards; the second opens indoors on a snowy, wintry night exactly six months later, on November 4 (the day before Guy Fawkes Night), uses frequent changes in time and spatial directions as a plot device, and draws on the imagery of chess. In it, there are many mirror themes, including opposites, time running backwards, and so on.

Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland Lewis Carroll - Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland (commonly shortened to Alice in Wonderland) is an 1865 novel by English author Lewis Carroll (the pseudonym of Charles Dodgson). It tells of a young girl named Alice, who falls through a rabbit hole into a subterranean fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. It is considered to be one of the best examples of the literary nonsense genre. The tale plays with logic, giving the story lasting popularity with adults as well as with children. One of the best-known and most popular works of English-language fiction, its narrative, structure, characters and imagery have been enormously influential in popular culture and literature, especially in the fantasy genre. The work has never been out of print and has been translated into at least 97 languages.Its ongoing legacy encompasses many adaptations for stage, screen, radio, art, ballet, theme parks, board games and video games. Carroll published a sequel in 1871, titled Through the Looking-Glass, and a shortened version for young children, The Nursery "Alice", in 1890.

Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland (commonly shortened to Alice in Wonderland) is an 1865 novel written by English author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll.It tells of a young girl named Alice falling through a rabbit hole into a subterranean fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. The tale plays with logic, giving the story lasting popularity with adults as well as with children.It is considered to be one of the best examples of the literary nonsense genre.One of the best-known and most popular works of English-language fiction, its narrative course, structure, characters, and imagery have been enormously influential in both popular culture and literature, especially in the fantasy genreither work has never been out of print, and it has been translated into at least 97 languages. Its ongoing legacy encompasses many adaptations for stage, screen, radio, art, theme parks, board games, and video games. Carrol published a sequel, Through the Looking-Glass, in 1871.

Everyone''s familiar with Lewis Carroll''s famous children''s classic and the huge influence it''s had on modern culture. The Mad Hatter, the Duchess, the Cheshire Cat, the White Rabbit, the Caterpillar--all of these strange and familiar creatures appear in Alice, and the nonsensical style, memorable poems, and colorful set pieces are just as influential. The book was originally written as gift to Alice Liddel, the daughter of one of Carroll''s friends. Carroll had told the story to Alice during a rainy-day boat trip up a river. It stuck in his mind, and a few years later the completed manuscript was published in 1865. More than 150 years later, it''s just as popular as it ever was.

Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There (1871) is a novel by Lewis Carroll (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson), the sequel to Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland (1865). It is based on his meeting with another Alice, Alice Raikes. Set some six months later than the earlier book, Alice again enters a fantastical world, this time by climbing through a mirror into the world that she can see beyond it. Though not quite as popular as Wonderland, Through the Looking-Glass includes such celebrated verses as "Jabberwocky" and "The Walrus and the Carpenter", and the episode involving Tweedledum and Tweedledee.

The book begins as Alice is sitting with her pet kitten, Kitty, who is playing with a ball of string. Alice tells Kitty a story about "Looking-Glass House," a magical world on the other side of the mirror where everything is backwards. Suddenly, Alice finds herself on the mantel piece. She walks through the mirror and she is in Looking-Glass House. She sees that she is in a room quite like her own, but slightly different. There are chessmen standing in pairs on the fireplace and Alice comes to the aid of the White Queen''s daughter, Lily, but the chessmen seem to be unable to see her. She finds a poem called "Jabberwocky" which is complete nonsense and this frustrates her, and he decides to explore the rest of the house.She finds a magnificent garden and follows the path into the garden. Strangely, every time she follows the path through the garden, she ends up back at the door to the house. In her frustration, she wonders aloud about how to make her way through the garden and to her surprise, a Tiger-lily responds.The other flowers begin to speak, and a few of them are rude to Alice. She learns from the flowers the Red Queen is near and Alice goes to find her. When Alice meets the Red Queen she engages in a conversation. The Red Queen keeps correcting Alice''s etiquette.Alice then notices a chess game being played and tells the Red Queen she would like to play. The Red Queen tells her she can be a White Pawn and if she makes it to the end of the game, Alice will become a queen.

After a tumble down the rabbit hole, Alice finds herself far away from home in the absurd world of Wonderland. As mind-bending as it is delightful, Lewis Carroll''s 1865 novel is pure magic for young and old alike.

Alice, an unpretentious and individual 19-year-old, is betrothed to a dunce of an English nobleman. At her engagement party, she escapes the crowd to consider whether to go through with the marriage and falls down a hole in the garden after spotting an unusual rabbit. Arriving in a strange and surreal place called "Underland," she finds herself in a world that resembles the nightmares she had as a child, filled with talking animals, villainous queens and knights, and frumious bandersnatches. Alice realizes that she is there for a reason to conquer the horrific Jabberwocky and restore the rightful queen to her throne.

Alice in Wonderland describes a little girl''s adventures in a topsy-turvy land underground and her encounters with improbable characters. Complete Original Unabridged Illustrated with book-end doodles about reading

Through the Looking-Glass is a novel by Lewis Carroll, and is the spin-off of Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland. Set approximately a half year later than the previous book, Alice again enters a fantastical world, this time by moving through a mirror into the world that she can see past it. Through the Looking-Glass incorporates such commended sections as "Jabberwocky" and "The Walrus and the Carpenter", and the scene including Tweedledum and Tweedledee. The mirror which enlivened Carroll remains showed in Charlton Kings. The characters of Hatta and Haigha (articulated as the English would have said "hatter" and "rabbit") show up, and are envisioned (by Sir John Tenniel, not via Carroll) to take after their Wonderland partners, the Hatter and the March Hare. Notwithstanding, Alice doesn''t remember them in that capacity. Dinah, Alice''s feline, additionally makes a return - this time with her two cats, Kitty (the dark one) and Snowdrop (the white one).

Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland (commonly shortened to Alice in Wonderland) is an 1865 novel by English author Lewis Carroll (the pseudonym of Charles Dodgson). It tells of a young girl named Alice, who falls through a rabbit hole into a subterranean fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. It is considered to be one of the best examples of the literary nonsense genre. The tale plays with logic, giving the story lasting popularity with adults as well as with children.One of the best-known and most popular works of English-language fiction, its narrative, structure, characters and imagery have been enormously influential in popular culture and literature, especially in the fantasy genre. The work has never been out of print, and it has been translated into at least 97 languages. Its ongoing legacy encompasses many adaptations for stage, screen, radio, art, ballet, theme parks, board games, and video games. Carroll published a sequel in 1871, titled Through the Looking-Glass, and a shortened version for young children, The Nursery "Alice", in 1890.

Alice im Wunderland ist ein erstmals 1865 erschienenes Kinderbuch des britischen Schriftstellers Lewis Carroll. Alice im Wunderland gilt als eines der hervorragenden Werke aus dem Genre des literarischen Nonsens. Während ihre Schwester ihr aus einem Buch vorliest, sieht die Titelheldin Alice ein sprechendes, weißes Kaninchen, das auf eine Uhr starrt und meint, es komme zu spät. Neugierig folgt Alice ihm in seinen Bau. Dort fällt sie weit hinunter und landet in einem Raum mit vielen Türen. Nach einiger Zeit findet sie einen Schlüssel, mit dem sie die kleinste Tür aufsperren kann. Sie öffnet diese, schafft es allerdings nicht hindurch, weil sie zu groß ist. Kurz darauf findet sie ein Fläschchen mit einem Trunk, der sie kleiner macht. Aber dann ist die Tür, als sie klein genug ist, wieder zu. Aus diesem Grund entsteht ein Chaos, bis Alice letztlich klein genug ist und ins Wunderland, das von Paradoxa und Absurditäten nur so strotzt, hineingehen kann. ………………………………………. “The Adventures of Alice in Wonderland” is the immortal book of the English writer Lewis Carroll. This is a fairy tale that has been admiring adults and children of the whole world for a century and a half. Alice fearlessly jumps into the rabbit mink and gets into an unusual country, where the situation and the girl herself change every minute. The Sea Bull in this country sings songs, and Rabbit wears a watch like a real English gentleman. Alice guesses absurd riddles and is honored to play a game of croquet with the Queen. Had it all happened in reality or was it only a magical dream that had slipped on the dozing Alice? Contents: 1. Alice im Wunderland. Illustriert 2. Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland. Illustrated

When Through the Looking Glass was published in 1871 as a sequel to the previous masterpiece, Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland readers were as delighted with that book as they were with Lewis Carroll''s previous volume. In the topsy-turvy world that lies beyond the looking-glass,Through the Mirror, and what Alice found there is a novel by Lewis Carroll published in 1871, the sequel to Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland. It is inspired by his encounter with another Alice - Alice Raix. The story takes place six months after the previous book, where Alice enters again into a fictional world, this time climbing through a mirror to the world behind her.Original Publish Date: December 27, 1871Author: Lewis CarrollPages: 167Characters: Alice, Red Queen, Tweedledum, White QueenGenres: fiction, children''s literature

After a tumble down the rabbit hole, Alice finds herself far away from home in the absurd world of Wonderland. As mind-bending as it is delightful, Lewis Carroll''s 1865 novel is pure magic for young and old alike.Includes a biography of the author.

One of the English language''s most popular and frequently quoted books, Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland was the creation of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (1832-1898), a distinguished scholar and mathematician who wrote under the pseudonym of Lewis Carroll. Intended for young readers but enjoyed equally by adults, the fantastic tale transformed children''s literature, liberating it from didactic constraints. The story is deeply but gently satiric, enlivened with an imaginative plot and brilliant use of nonsense. As Alice explores a bizarre underground world, she encounters a cast of strange characters and fanciful beasts: the White Rabbit, March Hare, and Mad Hatter; the sleepy Dormouse and grinning Cheshire Cat; the Mock Turtle, the dreadful Queen of Hearts, and a host of other extraordinary personalities.

Alice Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll - illustrated Classics Edition Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland, widely beloved British children''s book by Lewis Carroll, published in 1865. With its fantastical tales and riddles, it became one of the most popular works of English-language fiction. It was notably illustrated by British artist John Tenniel. It tells of a girl named Alice falling through a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. The tale plays with logic, giving the story lasting popularity with adults as well as with children. It is considered to be one of the best examples of the literary nonsense genre. Its narrative course and structure, characters and imagery have been enormously influential in both popular culture and literature, especially in the fantasy genre.

Charles Lutwidge Dodgson wrote this wonderful tale under the pen-name of Lewis Carroll. It was written for Alice Liddell, the daughter of a fellow college professor at the University of Oxford in England and first published in 1871. The full name of the book is Through the Looking Glass, and What Alice Found There. It was a sequel to Carroll''s original tale Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland. In this new story, Alice climbs through a mirror into a world where everything is reversed. It includes the memorable poems "Jabberwocky" and "The Walrus and the Carpenter", and introduces the unforgettable characters of Tweedledum and Tweedledee.

The culmination of a lifetime of scholarship, The Annotated Alice is a landmark event in the rich history of Lewis Carroll and cause to celebrate the remarkable career of Martin Gardner.For over half a century, Martin Gardner has established himself as one of the world''s leading authorities on Lewis Carroll.

Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland, widely beloved British children''s book by Lewis Carroll, published in 1865. With its fantastical tales and riddles, it became one of the most popular works of English-language fiction. It was notably illustrated by British artist John Tenniel.The story centres on Alice, a young girl who falls asleep in a meadow and dreams that she follows the White Rabbit down a rabbit hole. She has many wondrous, often bizarre adventures with thoroughly illogical and very strange creatures, often changing size unexpectedly (she grows as tall as a house and shrinks to 3 inches [7 cm]). She encounters the hookah-smoking Caterpillar, the Duchess (with a baby that becomes a pig), and the Cheshire Cat, and she attends a strange endless tea party with the Mad Hatter and the March Hare. She plays a game of croquet with an unmanageable flamingo for a croquet mallet and uncooperative hedgehogs for croquet balls while the Queen calls for the execution of almost everyone present. Later, at the Queen''s behest, the Gryphon takes Alice to meet the sobbing Mock Turtle, who describes his education in such subjects as Ambition, Distraction, Uglification, and Derision. Alice is then called as a witness in the trial of the Knave of Hearts, who is accused of having stolen the Queen''s tarts. However, when the Queen demands that Alice be beheaded, Alice realizes that the characters are only a pack of cards, and she then awakens from her dream.

Alice''s Adventures in Wonderland, widely beloved British children''s book by Lewis Carroll, published in 1865. With its fantastical tales and riddles, it became one of the most popular works of English-language fiction. It was notably illustrated by British artist John Tenniel.The story centres on Alice, a young girl who falls asleep in a meadow and dreams that she follows the White Rabbit down a rabbit hole. She has many wondrous, often bizarre adventures with thoroughly illogical and very strange creatures, often changing size unexpectedly (she grows as tall as a house and shrinks to 3 inches [7 cm]).