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Source of legend and lyric, reference and conjecture, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is, for most children, pure pleasure in prose. While adults try to decipher Lewis Carroll's putative use of complex mathematical codes in the text, or debate his alleged use of opium, young readers simply dive with Alice through the rabbit hole, pursuing "The dream-child moving through a land / Of wonders wild and new". There they encounter the White Rabbit, the Queen of Hearts, the Mock Turtle and the Mad Hatter, together with a multitude of other characters--extinct, fantastical and commonplace creatures. Alice journeys through this Wonderland, trying to fathom the meaning of her strange experiences. But they turn out to be "curiouser and curiouser", seemingly without moral or sense.
For more than 130 years, children have revelled in the delightfully non-moralistic, non-educational virtues of this classic. In fact, at every turn Alice's new companions scoff at her traditional education. The Mock Turtle, for example, remarks that he took the "regular course" in school: Reeling, Writhing and branches of Arithmetic--Ambition, Distraction, Uglification and Derision. Carroll believed John Tenniel's illustrations were as important as his text. Naturally, Carroll's instincts were good; the masterful drawings, reproduced here, are inextricably tied to the well-loved story. (All ages) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Fiona Shaw gives a wonderfully fresh reading of Carroll's classic tale, making his fantastical characters thoroughly believable through an impression of voices. Vivid sound effects together with music by Delius, Parry and Bruckner complete this delightful production" The Good Book Guide<br /><br />Laszlo Matulay has based his big splashy colored pictures on the traditional Tenniel drawings, but the text adaptation holds small justification. The familiar rhythms and pattern of words which make Alice a family possession through life have gone, and what is left serves merely as transitional material connecting the favorite poems which, thank goodness, have not been tampered with. Boards. --(Kirkus Reviews)
I like making mince pies and my recipe is nicer and easier than most, but it cannot be done without Fiona Shaw reading Alice in Wonderland (Naxos, £10.99/offer £9.89). Following the Mad Hatter's Budget Party this week, Alice in Wonderland is the ideal listening for those of us who now know - really know, not just in our boots, but right down to our hand-knitted Santa socks, that this Government makes up the rules as it goes along. Plan? Prudence? Prosperity? This is the Queen's croquet ground ... --Jeanette Winterson, The Times
I like making mince pies and my recipe is nicer and easier than most, but it cannot be done without Fiona Shaw reading Alice in Wonderland (Naxos, £10.99/offer £9.89). Following the Mad Hatter's Budget Party this week, Alice in Wonderland is the ideal listening for those of us who now know - really know, not just in our boots, but right down to our hand-knitted Santa socks, that this Government makes up the rules as it goes along. Plan? Prudence? Prosperity? This is the Queen's croquet ground ... --Jeanette Winterson, The Times
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I picked this book up again aged 26 having not read it for 15 years and it transported me to a magical, mystical world where anything was possible! Lewis Carroll's classic tale of childhood fantasy is a must read for all children and adults alike! Carroll's art lies in description...allow him to indulge you in tales of Mad Hatters having tea parties with White Rabbits in the woods, the terrifying Queen of Hearts threatening to behead the body-less Cheshire Cat and lotions and potions saying 'Drink Me'...will she grow or will she shrink...read the book to find out!
25 of 28 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
if there are no pictures it's not an interesting book ;o) Thandfully this edition of Alice has the most wonderful pictures! Detailed enough to help my nearly 4 year old recount teh chapter she has just heard with no prompts from me. However, that's not why it gets 5 stars from me, the real bunus to me was that it is printed onto cream paper with clear space between the lines of text making it much easier on this tired mummy's eyes at the end of the day :o)
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
I've seen all the versions of Alice in Wonderland but by far, this is the best version of Alice there is. When i was young me and my cousin used to watch it everyday, even though the end with Alice facing the Jabberwocky scared us. Now even though we are both in our twenties, we still watch it. It follows the original Lewis Carrol story to an extend, but its full of excitment, mystery and wierdness with an all star cast. Natalie Gregory who plays 7 year old Alice is an excellent choice for the role. The best part in the film is when she tap dances with the ledgendary Sammy Davis Jr to "Old Father William". It appeals to both young and old and I always look forward to watching it over and over again.
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Perfect!
Arrived very quickly with the cheapest delivery option, and the item is in perfect condition. The illustration is beautiful, and I'll most definitely be keeping an eye out for... Read more
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The illustrated version has the illustrations I remember from when I was a child, but just doesn't have the complete story, big chunks of the tale are edited out, for no apparent... Read more
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Alice in wonderland is a excellent story if you have not seen the movie.But if you have then it is obvious that you know what happens in the story. Read more
Published 20 days ago by Mehnaam
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This is a great book for children for all ages. Even though it took a while for me to read, it was still a great book.
Published 21 days ago by Cherrie Del Valle
again and again
First I read it when I was 21. Then a few years later I read it again. Then a few years later again. And again. :) This book can be re-read many times.
Published 1 month ago by krizis
brilliant book
the book is very intresting and it can be described in many ways like funny,happy,sad,weird and different
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by Ruby Francesa White
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Published 1 month ago by Miss C A White
A tumble down the rabbit hole
Alice's story certainly is an interesting one~ falling down rabbit holes, growing tall then short, having tea parties with curious creatures, and forgetting how to speak good... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Crazed Bookworm
the 5 star book
to read this book you have to have great imagination. after reading my life has changed for the better. why not give it a shot its great and free.
Published 1 month ago by michgizmo
Not illustrated at all...
"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland - Illustrated by Arthur Rackham" says the title. You can even look inside to see some of Rackham's classic illustrations. Read more
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