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Experience timeless classics like never before in this Grand Type Collector's Edition With clear, easy-to-read formatting, this edition is designed for readers who prefer or require larger text without sacrificing the excitement of the original. Large Print Features: 18-point font: Generously sized text for maximum readability and comfort. Sans-serif font: Clean, modern typeface designed to reduce visual strain. Italics are bolded: Important emphasis is maintained without thin, hard-to-see lettering. Easy-to-read line lengths: Shorter rows of text (under 45 characters per line) make reading smoother and less tiring. When Alice tumbles down a rabbit hole, she enters a world where logic bends and reality dissolves into nonsense. In Wonderland, she encounters unforgettable characters: a grinning Cheshire Cat, a frantic White Rabbit, and the eccentric Mad Hatter at his never-ending tea party. Amid riddles, transformations, and absurd challenges, Alice struggles to make sense of this fantastical realm, discovering as much about herself as the peculiar world around her. First published in 1865, Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland revolutionized children's literature with its imaginative storytelling and playful use of language. By breaking free of Victorian convention, Carroll pioneered ""nonsense"" literature and inspired generations of fantasy writers. Wonderland's whimsical characters and dreamlike landscapes remain cultural icons, celebrated in countless adaptations. Both a delightful adventure and a groundbreaking work of literary innovation, the novel continues to enchant readers of all ages and stands as a cornerstone of imaginative storytelling.

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Lewis Carroll, born Charles Lutwidge Dodgson in 1832, was a brilliant Victorian-era scholar and mathematician who lectured at Christ Church, Oxford. His passion for logic and puzzles is reflected in his famous works Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass, where he masterfully blended fantasy with precise wordplay. These imaginative tales became timeless classics due to their unique combination of whimsy and mathematical logic. Carroll's ability to craft intricate, playful worlds has ensured his enduring place in literary history.Carroll's close bond with the Liddell family, especially young Alice Liddell, played a significant role in shaping his writing. During a boating trip with the Liddells in 1862, he first conceived the story that would become Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. With encouragement from Alice, Carroll expanded the tale into a full novel, published in 1865, which became an immediate success. The sequel, Through the Looking-Glass, further established Carroll as a leading figure in children's literature, celebrated for his fantastical characters and clever use of nonsensical language.Beyond literature, Carroll was a skilled photographer, particularly known for his portraits of children, which captured the innocence and imagination of the Victorian age. His talents extended to mathematics, and his contributions in both fields have solidified his reputation as a true Renaissance man. Carroll's work has inspired generations of readers, and his influence continues to resonate in literature and culture today. Despite his often private and complex life, his imaginative legacy remains profound and far-reaching.

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