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Exploring Themes of Philosophy and Logic in Alice in Wonderland
While many regard the Alice books primarily as children's literature, they also serve as profound texts that delve into deep philosophical questions. These works explore the nature of reality and the foundations of truth through Alice's...
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The Lasting Legacy of Alice in Wonderland
Lewis Carroll's exploration of language, perception, and the illogical in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" has inspired artists, writers, and filmmakers, leading to numerous adaptations across various media, including film, and opera,...
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How Lewis Carroll Transformed Western Perceptions of Children
Charles Dodgson, also known as Lewis Carroll, had a deep interest in the emerging art of photography, becoming a skilled amateur photographer. Among his subjects was Alice Liddell, the inspiration behind "Alice's Adventures in...
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The Math of Alice in Wonderland
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland are renowned for their clever incorporation of logic puzzles and paradoxes, a testament to Charles Dodgson's (Lewis Carroll's real name) mathematical skills and training. He utilized these elements not...
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Logic and Wonder: The Dual Worlds of Lewis Carroll
This video introduces us to Charles Dodgson, better known by his pen name, Lewis Carroll. We learn about Dodgson's personal history, including his physical ailments and his career as a professor of mathematics. The video underscores how...
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A Christmas Carol Goes to Court: Charles Dickens in Chancery
National Archive: A Christmas Carol, published 19 December 1843 is one of Charles Dickens’ most beloved works and did much to create our image of an archetypal Victorian Christmas. But its success immediately caused its author trouble,...