Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll

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Author Carroll, Lewis, 1832-1898
Title Through the Looking-Glass
Note Reading ease score: 90.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
Credits David Widger
Summary "Through the Looking-Glass" by Lewis Carroll is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows Alice as she embarks on a fantastical adventure in a whimsical world that mirrors her own, traversing through the peculiar realm of chess pieces and living flowers, introducing a myriad of unusual characters along the way. As the narrative unfolds, the reader is likely to encounter charmingly chaotic dialogues and nonsensical situations that explore the whimsical nature of language and reality. The opening of the story introduces us to the character of Alice as she interacts with her kittens in a cozy domestic setting. Shortly after, she expresses curiosity about the "Looking-Glass House" and is drawn into an enchanting adventure as she passes through the looking glass. In this new realm, Alice discovers all objects behave differently, as chess pieces come to life, and she meets various characters like the White Queen and other whimsical inhabitants. Engaging in playful monologues and imaginative dialogues, Alice's journey hints at her quest for identity and understanding in a world governed by its own unique and often absurd rules. Ultimately, she aspires to navigate through this chessboard-like land to become a queen herself, setting the stage for her whimsical adventures ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Fantasy fiction
Subject Children's stories
Subject Imaginary places -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Alice (Fictitious character from Carroll) -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 12
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 20, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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