One winter night, at half-past nine, Cold, tired, and cross, and muddy, I had come home, too late to dine, And supper, with cigars and wine, Was waiting in the study. There was a... more
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One winter night, at half-past nine, Cold, tired, and cross, and muddy, I had come home, too late to dine, And supper, with cigars and wine, Was waiting in the study. There was a strangeness in the room, And Something white and wavy Was standing near me in the gloom -- I took it for the carpet-broom Left by that careless slavey. But presently the Thing began To shiver and to sneeze: On which I said "Come, come, my man! That's a most inconsiderate plan. Less noise there, if you please!" "I've caught a cold," the Thing replies, "Out there upon the landing." I turned to look in some surprise, And there, before my very eyes, A little Ghost was standing!
Advantages: Ballad style poetry: easy to read and to listen to Disadvantages: Makes you try to look deeper
...“The Hunting of the Snark”, a poem by LewisCarroll, was first published 1876. LewisCarroll, the pseudonym of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, is best known for 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland', probably the only book of his that the majority of people remember. But 'Alice' was not his only work. Carroll wrote a variety of other works including humorous prose and poetry and mathematical treatises.
“The Hunting of the Snark”, is often referred to as a nonsense poem. Well, yes the Snark is fictional creature and the poem is in parts absurd. Written in ballad form with rhyming alternate lines, it is easy to read and to listen to.
Many people claim that the poem is in reality not nonsense but a satirical social comment on the church, law, exploration and medical ethics. Some even say it is another example of Carroll’s sexual...
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Advantages: Imaginative, funny, clever and unique Disadvantages: It is too short
...might say bizarre fashion.
Other works by Joel Stewart include the award winning Adventures of Nose, The Magic Paintbrush, Roald Dahl's Song and Verse, Moon Zoo and When a Zeeder Met a Xyder.
About Jabberwocky
As many of you undoubtedly know, LewisCarroll dealt in the obscure realms of the imagination. Jabberwocky, a poem originally found in Through the Looking Glass is by no means any acception.
In this poem written and published in 1871, Carroll manages to actually create a new and yet understandable language of his own while also using Portmanteaux. (A mix of two words - aren't I smart!) Some of the words used in the poem such as chortled and galumphing have gone on to be incorporated into today's English Language as recognisable and acceptable.
Plot Summary
"Beware the Jabberwock my son!
The jaws that bite, the claws...
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...This book was brilliant all the way through, it came in the same book as the first one, Alice in Wonderland, and it's definitely in my Top 10 list of favourite books. From the surreal train journey at the beginning to the whole journey across the chess board, it's brilliantly absurd! Not just for children, because teenagers and adults can also get a lot out of it...maybe you can try reading between the lines to find Carroll's hidden messages. It's not just a kids' story!
In addition, the characters are appealing and all very individual, and are guaranteed to bring a laugh.
It's not necessary to read Alice in Wonderland before you read Through the Looking Glass, but it might be reccomended, to help get you into the style so you can appreciate it even more!...
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somewhat helpful 30.04.2006
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