Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (Wordsworth Classics)

With an Introduction and Notes by Michael Irwin, Professor of English Literature, University of Kent at Canterbury.

Included Works

This selection of Carroll's works features:

• Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
• Its sequel, Through the Looking-Glass

Both books contain the famous illustrations by Sir John Tenniel.

Appeal to Young Readers

No greater books for children have ever been written.

• Simple language, dreamlike atmosphere, and fantastical characters
• Timeless appeal to young readers, as captivating today as they were in the past

Recognition as Adult Masterpieces

These seemingly simple stories have evolved into:

• Adult masterpieces
• Extraordinary experiments in Modernism and Surrealism, years ahead of their time

Depth and Complexity

Through wordplay, parody, and logical and philosophical puzzles, Carroll creates:

• A variety of sub-texts — teasing, ominous, or melancholy
• Surface playfulness with deeper meaning everywhere

The author reveals himself in glimpses, leaving readers to uncover layers of meaning beneath the whimsical narrative.