── ᵎᵎ ✦ re-read ᯇ aug 24

3.5 ⭐️

I don't know why, but I truly enjoyed the story to a much greater extent the second time around!! It's such a delightfully goofy story. For most of the book, Alice is SO RELATABLE (and so ahead of her time). The entire thing is a bit nonsensical, but you just have to go with it because it's oddly entertaining

Doesn't matter how many times I read this, it always makes me smile. It's truly a remarkable piece of work.

This lovely book of nonsense is a gem. It has a unique charm that draws you in and keeps you entertained from start to finish.

The stories and characters are so imaginative and absurd that they can't help but bring a smile to your face. It's the kind of book that you can pick up whenever you need a pick-me-up or a break from reality.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a fun and lighthearted read. It's definitely worth five stars.

If I were to rate these as stories written in the present day, I would likely award them only 1 star. However, they receive an additional star because I recognize that they were composed in a different era and targeted at a very distinct audience compared to the children of today.

I did not have a favorable impression of Alice. To me, she seems no more than a well-spoken brat. I don't believe any other character had sufficient screen time to be endearing. If I were to envision every conceivable strange character and simply list them, I might have penned a sequel.

I found myself skipping paragraphs in an attempt to make something occur... and to bring the reading experience to a conclusion. It is truly a pity, as I was so eager to enjoy them. Alas, it was not meant to be.

This is the very copy that I have read numerous times.

I truly wish that I still possessed it to share with my children.

I obtained it as a remainder in some bookstore.

It was annotated by the renowned math and science writer, Martin Gardner.

Originally, I wasn't particularly interested in math.

However, his annotations helped to clarify the math and logic references within the text.

I had already read it prior to obtaining this particular copy.

But with Gardner's insights, I was able to understand it on a much deeper level, of course.

This copy holds a special place in my heart, and I regret not being able to pass it on to the next generation.

It served as a valuable resource that enhanced my understanding of a subject that I initially had little interest in.

Martin Gardner's annotations were like a guiding light, leading me through the complex world of math and logic.

Even though I no longer have the physical copy, the knowledge and understanding that I gained from it will always stay with me.

In a part of the story "Alice Through the Looking-Glass", Alice reaches a forest where anyone who enters it forgets who they are. Alice, who has forgotten her name is Alice, sees a baby oyster that has also forgotten its name is oyster. They become friends with each other and, with their arms around each other, they walk until they get out of the forest. Just as they get out of the forest of forgetfulness, the oyster remembers that it is an oyster and Alice is a human, and it gets scared and runs away.

This part of the story amazed me. The structure of the stories in "Alice in Wonderland" is such that it has almost no hidden meaning or significance. The story is classified in the category of meaningless satire. Most of the dialogues and events are completely meaningless and because of this meaninglessness, they are humorous.

However, this part has a very deep meaning. It is that our truth is other than the title and label that society gives us. Most misunderstandings are because of these labels. As long as Alice and the baby oyster had forgotten who they were (that is, they had forgotten what their "title" and "label" was in the eyes of others), they were good friends; but as soon as they remembered who they were and what limits and boundaries had been defined for them, they got scared of each other.

**(Book 868 from 1001 books) - Alice's Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass (Alice's Adventures in Wonderland #1-2), Lewis Carroll**

Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There (1871) is a captivating novel by Lewis Carroll (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson), serving as the sequel to the beloved Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865). Set approximately six months after the events of the earlier book, Alice once again embarks on a journey into a fantastical world. This time, she climbs through a mirror and enters the world that lies beyond it. The story is filled with memorable elements such as the celebrated verses like "Jabberwocky" and "The Walrus and the Carpenter", and the entertaining episode involving Tweedledum and Tweedledee. The mirror that inspired Carroll is still on display in Charlton Kings.

The book has been published with various titles in Iran, including "آلیس آنسوی آینه" and "ماجراهای آلیس در سرزمین عجایب و سفر به درون آینه و آنچه آلیس آنجا یافت". It has been translated by different individuals and published by various publishers over the years. In "Through the Looking-Glass", Alice, having found her identity in Wonderland, now attempts to shape it and find her place in society. Carroll wrote this book seven years after "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland", when Alice Liddell was fourteen years old. In this story, the "City of the Looking-Glass" is governed by the rules of "chess", and Alice, upon entering this world, becomes a simple pawn. According to the rules of chess, she can move forward to the eighth square and, upon reaching there, become the owner of the "Queen" piece. In the early parts of the story, the Red Queen of the chess pieces, like a mentor, explains the path to victory for Alice.

The date of dissemination is 22/03/1400 Hijri Shamsi and 02/12/1400 Hijri Shamsi. A. Sharbiani

Once upon a time, I had a truly handsome edition of this work in two volumes, neatly housed in a red slipcase. However, I gave it away. I also have somewhat hazy memories of having owned a very inexpensive paperback edition. But upon rereading, I discovered an old copy that belonged to my mother, which came with explanatory notes sourced from The Annotated Alice.

The explanations in this annotated edition are, in fact, some of the strangest aspects of the entire book. For instance, take the explanation for the Cheshire Cat: there was a correspondence in Notes and Queries on the origin of the phrase 'to grin like a Cheshire Cat'...(1) because Cheshire was a County Palatine (2) because Cheshire cheese was made in the shape of a cat (3)because the sign-painters tried to paint snarling leopards (as on the Royal arms) and only succeeded in producing grinning cats. All of these reasons seem even crazier to me than the concept of disappearing cats that leave their grins behind.

I recall that once, during a translation class, our teacher discussed the beginning of Jabberwocky
’Twas brillig, and the slithy toves
Did gyre and gimble in the wabe:
All mimsy were the borogoves,
And the mome raths outgrabe.
with us. Perhaps our teacher was attempting to coax our reluctant voices into speech. I'm certain there was some clever rationale for doing so, but in hindsight, it simply seems to be in line with the spirit of both books.

It has been a long time since I last read "Alice in Wonderland", and I have never read "Through the Looking Glass" before. So, I made up my mind to read them both together.

I am truly unsure of what to say about these books. They are truly amazing, and the author's sense of humour is incredibly funny. Borges has a short story where Don Quixote is being rewritten word for word today, and of course, it becomes a completely different book. I highly doubt that this book could be written today as a children's book. The drug references would be too blatant if written in the present day.

There is a wonderful Czech film about Alice that uses stop motion photography and features a little girl who constantly turns into a little doll. It presents a much darker vision than what Carroll probably intended. An example of it can be found here http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2-TPd....

I adore all of the word games in these books, and the poetry is both enjoyable and humorous. Perhaps one needs to have an absurdist sense of humour to fully appreciate them, but these are classics for very good reasons.

Moreover, they are also filled with excellent advice, such as never attempting to put on a helmet while someone else is already wearing it.

"Entretenido pero nada más" can be translated as "Entertaining but nothing more". This simple phrase seems to suggest that something may provide amusement or diversion, but it lacks depth or substance.

Perhaps it refers to a movie, a book, or an activity that is enjoyable in the moment but doesn't leave a lasting impression. It might be a lighthearted comedy that makes you laugh but doesn't make you think. Or it could be a game that is fun to play for a while but doesn't offer any real challenge or growth.

While entertainment is important, it's also nice to have something that goes beyond the surface. Something that can inspire, educate, or touch our emotions. After all, life is about more than just having a good time. We want to experience things that are meaningful and that will stay with us long after the entertainment has ended.

So, the next time you come across something that is "entertaining but nothing more", consider whether it's really worth your time. Maybe there's something else out there that can offer you more than just a fleeting moment of amusement.

This book is truly my dream.

It is none other than "Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland", along with "Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There", supplemented by a wealth of critical analysis, fun facts, biographical information, poetry, background details, cultural and period information, bonus illustrations - basically everything you need or could ever desire to know. However, if you're like me, your love and curiosity for Alice, Lewis Carroll, and Wonderland will never be fully satisfied.

Moreover, this book is about a square yard in size, with tiny font, weighs approximately 30 pounds, and seems to take an eternity to read.

I loved it so deeply that finishing it made my heart ache. My idea of paradise is perhaps something like this, where I alternate between reading the original text that I cherish more than anything and the eloquent, wise, and humorous elaboration on things I had never known. The more I learned, the more my thirst for knowledge grew.

I guess you could say I became...curiouser and curiouser.

I have a great love for myself.

Anyway, my bookmark for this book was a folded sheet of lined paper on which I jotted down the titles, works of art, and research queries that piqued my interest as I read. I filled both sides of that sheet.

Absolutely every aspect of this book is gorgeous,精心 curated, and fascinating. I'm not really sure how to review it because it essentially transcended the act of reading for me.

It was simply a perfect experience.

Bottom line: If you love Alice as much as I do, or even if you really really like it, you must read this book. It's a gift. That's all I can say.

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I have never, in my entire life, shed tears in public over a book.

Until today.

THIS BOOK MADE ME CRY IN PUBLIC!

More of a review to come??

Reading this truly evoked a plethora of emotions within me - nostalgia, happiness, confusion, and a sense of magic!

I have to admit that when I initially read this story, being only five years old at the time, I had no comprehension of its profound meaning.

However, as I have grown older, I have come to realize that it is not just a simple tale.

Rather, it delves deep into the themes of growing up and the arduous journey of finding one's true identity.

The story seems to unfold like a beautiful tapestry, revealing new layers and insights with each reading.

It makes me reflect on my own life and the choices I have made along the way.

It is a reminder that the process of growing up and finding oneself is not always easy, but it is undoubtedly a magical and rewarding experience.

The little rabbit in the story serves as a charming and relatable character, whose adventures and misadventures mirror our own.

Overall, this story has left an indelible mark on my heart and soul, and I will continue to cherish it for years to come.

I've loved the Disney movie ever since I can remember, and so it was only natural that I was drawn to this book.

I read it for the first time in either second or third grade and I've loved it ever since. I vividly remember that I was always checking it out from the library until I finally got enough sense to ask for it for my birthday.

It's always been one of my favorites because it's so much fun to read. But now that I'm older, I find that there's a lot of hidden messages that adults can relate to as well.

Alice is constantly trying to figure out what is going on in the strange world of Wonderland. Now that I'm in college, I'm also trying to figure out this strange world we live in. "It would be so nice if something would make sense for a change," says Alice, and I couldn't agree with her more.

This is a great book, not only for children, but for people of all ages. It's fun, fast-paced, and filled with quirky, insane characters that will stay with you forever.

Through the Looking Glass is slower and not as much fun as Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, but it is still a great read.

Overall, these books are a wonderful escape into a world of imagination and nonsense.