But I don't want to go among mad people,'Alice remarked.'Oh,you can't help that,'said the Cat.'We're all mad here.'The'Alice'books are two of the most translated,most quoted,and best-known books in the world,but what exactly are theyApparently delightful,innocent fantasies for children,theyare also complex textures of mathematical,linguistic,and philosophical jokes. Alice's encounters with the White Rabbit,the Cheshire-Cat,the King and Queen of Hearts,the Mad Hatter,Tweedledum and Tweedledee and many other extraordinary characters have made them masterpieces of carefree nonsense,yet theyalso appeal to adults on a quite different level.Layers of satire,allusion,and symbolism about Victorian culture and politics,as well as revelations about the intricate subconscious problems of their author,add to their fascination and make them impossible to classify.This new edition explores the phenomenal range of reference,and the paradoxical appeal of two of the most inventive books in world literature. It also includes an episode removed by Carroll from the proofs of Through the Looking-Glass,called'The Wasp in a Wig'. ABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship,providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features,including expert introductions by leading authorities,helpful notes to clarify the text,up-to-date bibliographies for further study,and much more.
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Publisher: Oxford University PressISBN: 9780199558292Weight: 260 gDimensions: 196 x 130 x 20 mm
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OUP's edition makes a decent fist of contextualising and explaining a book that appeals to adults and children.
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An anxious rabbit in a neat cross-hatched jacket and waistcoat,peering anxiously at a pocket watch,his umbrella tucked securely under his arm - illustrator John Tenniel has been bringing the White Rabbit and all the other fabulous and strange characters ofAlice's Adventures in Wonderlandinto being for generations of readers.
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