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Narrator Nigel Hawthorne's exceptional talents as an actor bring comedy to the fore in this collection, extracting every nuance of humour from these seven great stories. Featuring "Brugglesmith" by Rudyard Kipling, "The Cricket Match" (from England, Their England) by A.G. Macdonell, "Reginald on House Parties" by Saki, "Winglebury Duel" by Charles Dickens, and more.

For centuries England has always had a leading and admired reputation for its poets and poetry. In this volume we explore those born in the North-West who created such revered, enduring and respected verse.

"Wie alt bist du?", fragte Humpte Dumpty. "Sieben Jahre und sechs Monate." "Ein ungemütliches Alter", sagte Humpty Dumpty nachdenklich. "Wenn du mich um Rat gefragt hättest, hätte ich gesagt: Hör mit sieben auf! Aber nun ist es zu spät." "Ich meine, dass einer nichts gegen das Älterwerden tun kann!" "Einer allein vielleicht nicht", stimmte Humpty Dumpty zu. "Aber zwei bringen das fertig. Unter sachkundiger Hilfe hättest du mit sieben aufhören können."

La curiosidad de Alicia la llevará a perseguir un conejo por el bosque hasta caer por una profunda conejera a un sitio en el centro de la tierra, descubriendo un submundo mágico, repleto de personajes excéntricos. El genial Lewis Carroll crea un universo maravilloso, que será atravesado por la niña con toda su ingenuidad.

Die Titelheldin Alice wird während eines langweiligen Picknicks mit ihrer Schwester auf ein weißes Kaninchen aufmerksam, dem sie schließlich in dessen Kaninchenhöhle folgt. Dabei landet sie in einer traumartigen Unterwelt, die vor Paradoxa und Absurditäten nur so strotzt. Bei dem Versuch, dem Kaninchen zu folgen, passieren ihr zahlreiche Missgeschicke.

Un poema de Lewis Carroll que cuenta, en ocho actos, las aventuras de una tripulación de marineros que se embarca en la búsqueda del peligrosísimo Snark.

In diesem berühmten Kinderbuch-Klassiker findet sich die kleine Alice plötzlich in einem Parallel-Universum wieder, das von allerhand phantastischen Charakteren und sprechenden Tieren bevölkert wird. Beseelt von kindlichem Übermut versucht Alice sich in dieser Fabelwelt zurechtzufinden. Sie macht die Bekanntschaft eines weißen Kaninchens, des Hutmachers, einer falschen Schildkröte, einer bösen Königin, einer Grinse-Mieze-Katze und anderer lustiger Geschöpfe, aber wie findet Alice zurück in ihre Welt?

I due capolavori del grande scrittore e matematico Lewis Carroll, insieme e inversione integrale, da ascoltare tutta d'un fiato! Se in Alice nel Paese delle Meraviglie tutto si fa gioco surreale in mezzo a personaggi dalle più strane fogge e caratteri, in Alice attraverso lo Specchio, lo schema si fa più rigoroso, mentre s'invertono letteralmente le nostre certezze. I due racconti di Carroll sono un meraviglioso omaggio al mondo incantato dei bambini e alla loro fervida fantasia, che fugge e sfugge rapida e inafferrabile, proprio come il Bianconiglio...

Step into the enchanting world of Alices Adventures Underground, the original handwritten manuscript by Lewis Carroll, crafted for the delight of his family and friends. This charming tale emerged during a boat trip on July 4, 1862, when Reverend Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (Carrolls real name) entertained the three young daughters of Henry Liddell with a whimsical story about a curious girl named Alice. Captivated by the adventure, Alice Liddell urged Dodgson to write it down, leading him to create this treasured manuscript just a day later. The story blossomed over the following months, ...

Escrita em 1862, fruto da imaginação extraordinária de Lewis Carroll, esta obra transporta o leitor a uma viagem psicodélica e repleta de disparates. Tudo começa quando Alice se depara com um coelho branco que passa por ela correndo, apressado, e decide segui-lo até sua toca. A partir daí, um novo mundo se descortina diante dessa garotinha curiosa, que vai viver fantásticas aventuras repletas de acontecimentos absurdos ao lado de personagens excêntricos como o Chapeleiro Maluco, a Rainha de Copas, a Tartaruga Falsa e o Gato de Cheshire.

Discover the lesser-known side of Lewis Carroll, famed author of Alices Adventures in Wonderland, as he intertwines his passions for storytelling and mathematics in A Tangled Tale. This delightful collection features ten humorous short stories that pose intriguing mathematical problems, engaging readers in a playful challenge. Originally published in The Monthly Packet magazine from April 1880 to March 1885, each of the ten knots invites readers to solve puzzles, with solutions discussed in subsequent issues. Join the fun and explore the whimsical world where logic meets creativity! (Summary ...

The Hunting of the Snark is a whimsical and nonsensical poem by Lewis Carroll about a curious crew of adventurers on a voyage to find the mysterious Snark. Along the way, they encounter absurd situations, strange creatures, and playful language that stretches the imagination. Though the story is fantastical and full of Carroll’s signature wordplay, it is lighthearted and suitable for older children and adults who enjoy clever humor and imaginative storytelling. The poem explores themes of adventure, curiosity, and the joy of puzzling mysteries, rather than focusing on violence or danger.

Welcome, dear Listener - pray step quietly, for the shelves are dozing.You have found The Lewis Carroll Library: a most respectable collection of unrespectable tales, where words may walk backwards, time may forget its manners, and a sentence will occasionally tumble headlong into a pun. Here we read the books entire - every chapter, every curiosity - turning pages as one might turn a looking-glass: expecting, at any moment, to find the world on the other side behaving rather differently.So settle comfortably, keep a corner of your imagination unbuttoned, and - if you happen to see a White ...

Ouvrez grand vos oreilles et laissez-vous emporter dans l’un des contes les plus fantastiques jamais écrits ! Alice au Pays des Merveilles de Lewis Carroll est bien plus qu’une simple histoire : c’est une aventure envoûtante, un véritable tourbillon d’absurde et de poésie où tout devient possible.

Step back into a whimsical world with Through the Looking-Glass, the enchanting sequel to Alice in Wonderland. Join Alice as she ventures through a mirror into a fantastical dream realm where she encounters a delightful array of chess pieces and other eccentric characters. Experience this magical journey narrated by David Goldfarb, featuring a talented cast that brings Lewis Carrolls beloved story to life.

Alicia en el País de las Maravillas es una novela de fantasía escrita por el matemático, lógico, fotógrafo y escritor británico Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, bajo el seudónimo de Lewis Carroll, publicada en 1865. La historia cuenta cómo una niña llamada Alicia cae por un agujero, encontrándose en un mundo peculiar y extraño, poblado por humanos y criaturas antropomórficas. La novela juega con la lógica, lo que le dio una gran popularidad tanto en niños como en adultos. Está considerada una de las mejores novelas del género del Sinsentido.

"Alice im Wunderland" ist eines der bekanntesten Kinderbücher aller Zeiten – ein fantasievolles Abenteuer, das Generationen begeistert hat. Als Alice dem weißen Kaninchen in den Bau folgt, beginnt eine Reise durch ein Land voller wunderlicher Wesen und absurder Logik. Ob die schräge Teegesellschaft mit dem verrückten Hutmacher, die streitlustige Herzkönigin oder die philosophierende Raupe – Lewis Carrolls Welt steckt voller Sprachwitz, Rätsel und überraschender Ideen.

In Sylvie and Bruno, two captivating narratives intertwine one unfolds in the Victorian era, offering a keen social critique of the time, while the other whisks readers away to the whimsical realm of Fairyland. This enchanting tale blends elements of fairy tale nonsense and poetry, reminiscent of Carrolls beloved Alices Adventures in Wonderland. As characters navigate profound discussions on religion, society, philosophy, and morality, the novel invites readers to reflect on the complexities of both worlds.

Step into the enchanting world of Sylvie and Bruno, a captivating tale by Lewis Carroll, first published in 1889 and expanded in its second volume, Sylvie and Bruno Concluded, in 1893. As Carrolls final novel released during his lifetime, it intertwines two compelling narratives one grounded in the Victorian era and the other soaring through the whimsical realms of Fairyland. The former delves into the intricacies of society, philosophy, and morality, while the latter delights with nonsensical elements and playful poetry reminiscent of Carrolls beloved Alice stories. Immerse yourself in a rich...

Dive into The Hunting of the Snark - An Agony in 8 Fits, a whimsical nonsense poem crafted by the ingenious Lewis Carroll, whose real name was Charles Lutwidge Dodgson. Composed between 1874 and 1876, this enchanting piece draws inspiration from his earlier work, Jabberwocky, featured in the beloved childrens classic, Through the Looking Glass. While Carroll often claimed that the poems meaning eluded him, he once hinted at its interpretation as a quest for happiness. Scholars have unearthed various themes within its lines, including existential angst, allegories of tuberculosis, and even a ...