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Lewis Carroll

(1832–1898) Diarist United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

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Lewis Carroll plays with identity, saying he isn’t himself, and he loves the paradox of forgetting to speak while thinking. He fills his lines with strange creatures like the Snark and odd questions that make readers pause. His style mixes wonder with clever word tricks.

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Lewis Carroll was a diarist from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, best known for Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

Quick Facts About Lewis Carroll

Born
January 27, 1832
Died
January 14, 1898
Nationality
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland
Profession
Diarist
Notable works
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Known for
Sylvie and Bruno, What the Tortoise Said to Achilles, nyctography, Three Sunsets and Other Poems, Rhyme? and Reason?

About Lewis Carroll

He also wrote the nonsense poems Jabberwocky and The Hunting of the Snark, and worked as a reluctant Anglican deacon. His love of word play, logic and fantasy is reflected in the logical puzzles hidden in his stories.

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