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2008-06-25
Public domain in the USA.
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Carroll, Lewis
1832
1898
Dodgson, Charles Lutwidge
Through the Looking-Glass
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Through_the_Looking-Glass
David Widger
"Through the Looking-Glass" by Lewis Carroll is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story follows Alice as she embarks on a fantastical adventure in a whimsical world that mirrors her own, traversing through the peculiar realm of chess pieces and living flowers, introducing a myriad of unusual characters along the way. As the narrative unfolds, the reader is likely to encounter charmingly chaotic dialogues and nonsensical situations that explore the whimsical nature of language and reality. The opening of the story introduces us to the character of Alice as she interacts with her kittens in a cozy domestic setting. Shortly after, she expresses curiosity about the "Looking-Glass House" and is drawn into an enchanting adventure as she passes through the looking glass. In this new realm, Alice discovers all objects behave differently, as chess pieces come to life, and she meets various characters like the White Queen and other whimsical inhabitants. Engaging in playful monologues and imaginative dialogues, Alice's journey hints at her quest for identity and understanding in a world governed by its own unique and often absurd rules. Ultimately, she aspires to navigate through this chessboard-like land to become a queen herself, setting the stage for her whimsical adventures ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 90.2 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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Fantasy fiction
Children's stories
Imaginary places -- Juvenile fiction
Alice (Fictitious character from Carroll) -- Juvenile fiction
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