Alice: At the center of the narrative is Alice, a curious and imaginative young girl whose adventures serve as the lens through which readers experience the nonsensical world of Wonderland. The White Rabbit: A harried and time-conscious character, the White Rabbit serves as the catalyst for Alice’s adventure, leading her down the rabbit hole with… Continue reading Alice in Wonderland Characters
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What is a Caucus race?
One of the most peculiar episodes within the story is the Caucus Race, a curious event that captures the essence of unpredictability and absurdity. In this article, we will delve into the origin of the term “caucus race,” its meaning in “Alice in Wonderland,” and the broader implications it carries. The Origin of the TermThe… Continue reading What is a Caucus race?
Chess and Through the Looking Glass
Chess, the ancient game of strategy and skill, has captured the imaginations of players for centuries. Its intricate dance of pieces on an 8×8 board has inspired countless works of literature, art, and philosophy. One particularly enchanting exploration of the game comes through Lewis Carroll’s classic novel, “Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There.”… Continue reading Chess and Through the Looking Glass
Characters based on real people in Alice in Wonderland
Here are some of the characters in Alice in Wonderland who were based on real people: AliceAlice Liddell (1852 – 1934) was the inspiration for the character of Alice in the book. Alice was the daughter of Henry Liddell, the Dean of Christ Church at Oxford University, where Lewis Carroll (whose real name was Charles… Continue reading Characters based on real people in Alice in Wonderland
The story behind the 1865 Alice in Wonderland edition
The story behind the first edition of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” is a fascinating one, filled with interesting details and quirks. The book was written by Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, a mathematics don at Oxford University, who used the pen name Lewis Carroll. The story of Alice’s Adventures began during a boat ride on the Thames… Continue reading The story behind the 1865 Alice in Wonderland edition
Dead blogs society
When I started this blog, the idea was to have something that’ll help me manage and catalog my collection, as it was getting to be of a size that was difficult for me to remember what I do and do not own. Like a sleepy dragon, on top of it’s overflowing treasure, I had my… Continue reading Dead blogs society
The Holes in My Collection
I’m currently on a remote Island in Indo Pacific Asia, trading land for beads with the locals, with little success, so far. I am far away from my Alice book collection, and can’t simply turn to the shelves and pull off a book for your amusement. This post here will be dedicated to the missing,… Continue reading The Holes in My Collection
Top 10 Alice in Wonderland Movies – Ranked Bad to Worst
Since the invention of film, there were adaptations of ‘Alice in Wonderland’, from 1903, and every few consecutive years since. There are over 50 film and TV Alice-related productions. This might be an unpopular opinion, and it’s subjective as can be, but none of them are good. They range from almost watchable, to the absolutely… Continue reading Top 10 Alice in Wonderland Movies – Ranked Bad to Worst
Let it begin
Feast thy eyes on the 300+ editions of my Alice in Wonderland book collection. It all began in a Golden afternoon, about 25 years ago, (only a few years after the first Alice came out. im kidding, but God, the years go by fast). As new Alice’s pop out every year, this is a collection… Continue reading Let it begin