Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll
This sequel to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland sees the young protagonist, Alice, embarking on another whimsical journey after stepping through a looking glass. In this mirror-image world, Alice encounters talking flowers, living chess pieces, and a variety of eccentric characters, including Tweedledee and Tweedledum, the Red Queen, and Humpty Dumpty. The narrative is structured around a game of chess, with Alice striving to become a queen. The book is filled with clever wordplay, riddles, and fantastical elements, reflecting the author's unique take on logic and language.
The 402nd greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1871
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 200-300
- Words
- 27,498
- Original Language
- English
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