Alice in space : the sideways Victorian world of Lewis Carroll /
Beer, Gillian,author.
An examination of Carroll's books about Alice explores the contextual knowledge of the time period in which it was written, addressing such topics as time, games, mathematics, and taxonomies.
Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-283) and index.
An examination of Carroll's books about Alice explores the contextual knowledge of the time period in which it was written, addressing such topics as time, games, mathematics, and taxonomies.
Alice in time -- "The faculty of invention": games, play, and maths -- Puns, punch, and parody -- The dialogues of Alice: pretending to be two people -- Are you animal, vegetable, or mineral?: Alice's identity -- "Must a name mean something?" Alice asked doubtfully -- Dreaming and justice -- Growing and eating.
Carroll, Lewis, 1832-1898.
Carroll, Lewis, 1832-1898.
Carroll, Lewis, 1832-1898
Alice (Fictitious character from Carroll)
Alice (Fictitious character from Carroll)
Carroll, Lewis, 1832-1898.
Fantasy fiction, English
Children's stories, English
Children's stories, English.
Fantasy fiction, English.