The Story of Alice: Lewis Carroll and the Secret History of Wonderland
The Story of Alice by Robert Douglas-Fairhurst explores Lewis Carroll's life and the secret history behind the creation of Wonderland. It traces the inspirations from Carroll's encounters with Alice Liddell and the evolution of the beloved story from a casual tale to a literary masterpiece. This engaging biography illuminates the man and the myth that continue to captivate readers worldwide.
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The Story of Alice delves into the world of Lewis Carroll, the pen name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, and his creation of the iconic Wonderland narrative.
Author Robert Douglas-Fairhurst examines the influences and circumstances that led to the birth of Alice, offering insights into Carroll's life as a mathematician, photographer, and storyteller.
This book uncovers lesser-known aspects of how Wonderland emerged from Carroll's interactions with the real Alice Liddell and her sisters during a boating trip in 1862.
Through meticulous research, it highlights the cultural and personal context that transformed a simple tale into a enduring literary phenomenon.
Douglas-Fairhurst's narrative connects Carroll's Victorian-era experiences to the imaginative legacy of Alice's adventures.
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