Rhyme? and reason? by Lewis Carroll
"Rhyme? and Reason?" by Lewis Carroll is a collection of poems and whimsical narratives written in the late 19th century. The work showcases Carroll's characteristic blend of playful language, absurdity, and imagination, inviting readers into a world where rhyme and logic intertwine with elements of fantasy. This compilation includes various pieces such as "Phantasmagoria" and "The Hunting of the Snark," each featuring eccentric characters and inventive storytelling. At the start of the
work, the reader is introduced to "Phantasmagoria," where a protagonist, after a long day, encounters a shy ghost in his study. The ghost, despite his frightful appearance, proves to be inquisitive and earnest, explaining the etiquette ghosts must follow when haunting humans. Their conversation is marked by humor and misunderstandings, evoking a sense of charm as the ghost nervously attempts to share "The Five Good Rules of Etiquette" that govern his interactions, setting the stage for a playful exploration of the supernatural blended with mundane life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Carroll, Lewis, 1832-1898 |
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| Illustrator | Frost, A. B. (Arthur Burdett), 1851-1928 |
| Illustrator | Holiday, Henry, 1839-1927 |
| LoC No. | 27010605 |
| Title | Rhyme? and reason? |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phantasmagoria_(poem) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 77.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Contents | Phantasmagoria -- Echoes -- A sea dirge -- Ye carpette knyghte -- Hiawatha's photographing -- Melancholetta -- A Valentine -- The three voices -- Tèma con variazióni -- A game of fives -- Poeta fit, non nascitur -- The hunting of the Snark -- Size and tears -- Atalanta in Camden Town -- The lang coortin' -- Four riddles -- Fame's penny-trumpet. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chris Curnow and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Nonsense verses, English |
| Subject | English poetry -- 19th century |
| Subject | Ghosts -- Poetry |
| Subject | Fantasy poetry, English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33582 |
| Release Date | Aug 30, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 217 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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