The Life and Letters of Lewis Carroll (Rev. C. L. Dodgson)

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11483

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The Life and Letters of Lewis Carroll (Rev. C. L. Dodgson)

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This book is a memoir of Lewis Carroll's life, written by his nephew Stuart Dodgson Collingwood. It covers his childhood, education, and career as a mathematician and writer, including his famous works 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' and 'Through the Looking-Glass'. The book also includes letters and anecdotes from Carroll's friends and family.

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The memoir provides an intimate look at Lewis Carroll's life, from his childhood to his later years. It covers his education at Christ Church, Oxford, where he became a lecturer in mathematics and developed his love of puzzles and games. The book also explores his relationships with children, including his famous friendships with Alice Liddell and her sisters. Throughout the memoir, Collingwood draws on letters and anecdotes from Carroll's friends and family to create a vivid portrait of a complex and fascinating figure. The memoir begins by describing Lewis Carroll's ancestry, tracing back to his great-grandfather, Rev. Christopher Dodgson, who held a living in Yorkshire. The book then follows Carroll's education at Christ Church, where he became a lecturer in mathematics and developed his love of puzzles and games. It also explores his relationships with children, including his famous friendships with Alice Liddell and her sisters. The memoir is filled with anecdotes and letters from Carroll's friends and family, providing a vivid portrait of a complex and fascinating figure. The book covers various aspects of Carroll's life, including his education, his love of puzzles and games, and his relationships with children. It also explores the development of his famous works, such as "Alice in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass." Throughout the memoir, Collingwood draws on a wide range of sources to create a comprehensive and engaging portrait of Lewis Carroll. The book is filled with interesting facts about Carroll's life, including his love of puzzles and games. He was known for creating complex mathematical problems and was also an accomplished mathematician. The book also explores the development of his famous works, such as "Alice in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass." These stories were inspired by his relationships with children, particularly Alice Liddell and her sisters. The memoir is a comprehensive and engaging portrait of Lewis Carroll's life. It covers various aspects of his life, including his education, his love of puzzles and games, and his relationships with children. The book also explores the development of his famous works, such as "Alice in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass." Throughout the memoir, Collingwood draws on a wide range of sources to create a vivid portrait of a complex and fascinating figure. The book is filled with interesting facts about Carroll's life. He was known for creating complex mathematical problems and was also an accomplished mathematician. The book also explores the development of his famous works, such as "Alice in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass." These stories were inspired by his relationships with children, particularly Alice Liddell and her sisters. The memoir is a must-read for anyone interested in Lewis Carroll's life and work. It provides a comprehensive and engaging portrait of a complex and fascinating figure. The book covers various aspects of Carroll's life, including his education, his love of puzzles and games, and his relationships with children. It also explores the development of his famous works, such as "Alice in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass." Throughout the memoir, Collingwood draws on...

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• Children's Literature
• Mathematics
• Fantasy Literature
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