num_pages: 347
description: ENDURING LITERATURE ILLUMINATED BY PRACTICAL SCHOLARSHIP In these beloved works by Lewis Carroll, a young girl named Alice finds fantastical adventures down a rabbit hole and through a mirror, encountering a variety of wonderfully eccentric creatures. Strikingly unique for their time, Carroll's enchanting stories not only incite our imaginations, but also deliver a brilliant parody of Victorian children's literature.THIS ENRICHED CLASSIC EDITION INCLUDES:- A concise introduction that gives the reader important background information- A chronology of the author's life and work- A timeline of significant events that provides the book's historical context- An outline of key themes and plot points to guide the reader's own interpretations- Detailed explanatory notes- Critical analysis and modern perspectives on the work- Discussion questions to promote lively classroom and book group interaction- A list of recommended related books and films to broaden the reader's experienceSimon &amp; Schuster Enriched Classics offer readers affordable editions of great works of literature enhanced by helpful notes and insightful commentary. The scholarship provided in Enriched Classics enables readers to appreciate, understand, and enjoy the world's finest books to their full potential.
language: English
title: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass
titlecomplete: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass
characters: Tweedledum and Tweedledee (Lewis Carroll), The Caterpillar (Lewis Carroll), The March Hare (Lewis Carroll), Dinah (Lewis Carroll), The Red Queen (Lewis Carroll), The White Knight (Lewis Carroll), Humpty Dumpty (Lewis Carroll), The Mock Turtle (Lewis Carroll), The Jabberwock (Lewis Carroll), The Cheshire Cat (Lewis Carroll), The Hatter (Lewis Carroll), The White Queen (Lewis Carroll), The White Rabbit (Lewis Carroll), Alice (Lewis Carroll), The Queen of Hearts (Lewis Carroll), The Dormouse (Lewis Carroll)
genres: Fiction, 19th Century, Classics, Young Adult, Middle Grade, Childrens, Fantasy, Literature, Adventure, Novels
ratings_count: 548270
places: United Kingdom, England, Wonderland
series: Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
publisher: Puffin