Project Gutenberg 1996-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 699 Carroll, Lewis 1832 1898 Dodgson, Charles Lutwidge Sylvie and Bruno Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvie_and_Bruno Produced by An Anonymous Project Gutenberg Volunteer "Sylvie and Bruno" by Lewis Carroll is a novel written in the late 19th century. This imaginative tale weaves together the lives of two children, Sylvie and Bruno, as they navigate a whimsical world filled with eccentric characters, political satire, and enchanting adventures. Through its blend of fantasy and social commentary, the book delves into themes of innocence, love, and the complexities of adult life. At the start of "Sylvie and Bruno," we are introduced to a chaotic scene wherein a crowd shouts for "less bread" and "more taxes," sparking a series of whimsical political interactions. The setting includes a Warden and a Lord Chancellor, both baffled by the commotion, along with the children's playful curiosity, particularly that of Bruno, who is searching for Sylvie. The narrative quickly transitions from the political tumult to the tender relationship between the Warden, Sylvie, and Bruno, highlighting their desire for connection and understanding amidst the folly of the adult world. The opening establishes a contrast between the innocent perspective of children and the absurdities of grown-up society, setting the tone for the novel's exploration of both fantasy and reality. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Fantasy fiction PR PZ Text Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Novels Category: British Literature 473406 2025-07-01T06:03:49.051567 text/html 501753 2019-07-29T10:22:32 text/html; charset=utf-8 162270 2019-07-29T10:22:48 text/html; charset=utf-8 application/zip 242208 2025-07-01T06:03:57.122495 application/epub+zip 249814 2025-07-01T06:03:51.927553 application/epub+zip 244027 2025-07-01T06:03:50.690551 application/epub+zip 450211 2025-07-01T06:04:00.987520 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 426619 2025-07-01T06:03:56.324500 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 124222 2022-09-01T06:44:33.875381 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 403206 2025-07-01T06:03:48.041560 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 402972 2019-07-29T10:22:30 text/plain; charset=utf-8 153650 2019-07-29T10:22:48 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 393144 2015-03-17T11:54:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 152502 2015-03-17T11:54:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20628 2025-07-01T06:04:01.130494 application/rdf+xml 14048 2025-07-01T06:03:51.195550 image/jpeg 3707 2025-07-01T06:03:50.938544 image/jpeg 234076 2025-07-01T06:03:49.084550 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia