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Rhyme And Reason
Rhyme and Reason is a collection of poems and verses written by the renowned author Lewis Carroll. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part containing poems that explore the themes of love, nature, and childhood. The second part of the book is a collection of humorous and satirical verses that poke fun at the societal norms and conventions of the Victorian era.The poems in Rhyme and Reason are written in Carroll's signature style, which is characterized by his use of wordplay, puns, and nonsensical language. The poems are accompanied by charming illustrations that bring the verses to life and add to the whimsical nature of the book.Overall, Rhyme and Reason is a delightful read that showcases Carroll's unique and imaginative writing style. The book is a must-read for fans of Carroll's work and anyone who enjoys poetry that is both playful and thought-provoking.Phantasmagoria And Other Poems, And Of The Hunting Of The Snark. Mr. Frost's Pictures Are New.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
232 pages, Paperback
First published August 31, 2010
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About the author
Lewis Carroll
6,148 books8,492 followersThe Reverend Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, better known by the pen name Lewis Carroll, was an English author, mathematician, logician, Anglican clergyman and photographer.
His most famous writings are Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking-Glass as well as the poems "The Hunting of the Snark" and "Jabberwocky", all considered to be within the genre of literary nonsense.
Oxford scholar, Church of England Deacon, University Lecturer in Mathematics and Logic, academic author of learned theses, gifted pioneer of portrait photography, colourful writer of imaginative genius and yet a shy and pedantic man, Lewis Carroll stands pre-eminent in the pantheon of inventive literary geniuses.
He also has works published under his real name.
His most famous writings are Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking-Glass as well as the poems "The Hunting of the Snark" and "Jabberwocky", all considered to be within the genre of literary nonsense.
Oxford scholar, Church of England Deacon, University Lecturer in Mathematics and Logic, academic author of learned theses, gifted pioneer of portrait photography, colourful writer of imaginative genius and yet a shy and pedantic man, Lewis Carroll stands pre-eminent in the pantheon of inventive literary geniuses.
He also has works published under his real name.
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Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
June 25, 2017
Great book which brought back memories of reading poetry back in high school. Carroll's mastery of the English language is impressive and encouraging and he is often humorous and thoughtful at the same time.
June 28, 2018
I enjoy reading Phantasmagoria. That is a great story. The rest of the poems in this collection are okay; they’re just not for me.
March 4, 2019
Classic Lewis Carroll. I liked the stories contained in this book.
July 10, 2013
As always, the math lessons are the best:
To calculate 2 + 1:
Start with 3, add 7 and 10,
Multiply by (1000-8)
Divide by 992
Subtract 17.
Brilliant!
To calculate 2 + 1:
Start with 3, add 7 and 10,
Multiply by (1000-8)
Divide by 992
Subtract 17.
Brilliant!
August 28, 2016
Such an entertaining book of wordplay!!!!
May 24, 2018
Great book to read to teach primary readers about prose.
My favourite. . .
"“Oh, when I was a little Ghost,
A merry time had we!
Each seated on his favourite post,
We chumped and chawed the buttered toast
They gave us for our tea.”
“That story is in print!” I cried.
“Don’t say it’s not, because
It’s known as well as Bradshaw’s Guide!”
(The Ghost uneasily replied
He hardly thought it was).
“It’s not in Nursery Rhymes? And yet
I almost think it is—
‘Three little Ghosteses’ were set
‘On posteses,’ you know, and ate
Their ‘buttered toasteses.’
“I have the book; so, if you doubt it—”
I turned to search the shelf.
“Don’t stir!” he cried. “We’ll do without it;
I now remember all about it;
I wrote the thing myself.
“It came out in a ‘Monthly,’ or
At least my agent said it did:
Some literary swell, who saw
It, thought it seemed adapted for
The Magazine he edited.
“My father was a Brownie, Sir;
My mother was a Fairy.
The notion had occurred to her,
The children would be happier,
If they were taught to vary.
“The notion soon became a craze;
And, when it once began, she
Brought us all out in different ways—
One was a Pixy, two were Fays,
Another was a Banshee;
“The Fetch and Kelpie went to school,
And gave a lot of trouble;
Next came a Poltergeist and Ghoul,
And then two Trolls (which broke the rule),
A Goblin, and a Double"
My favourite. . .
"“Oh, when I was a little Ghost,
A merry time had we!
Each seated on his favourite post,
We chumped and chawed the buttered toast
They gave us for our tea.”
“That story is in print!” I cried.
“Don’t say it’s not, because
It’s known as well as Bradshaw’s Guide!”
(The Ghost uneasily replied
He hardly thought it was).
“It’s not in Nursery Rhymes? And yet
I almost think it is—
‘Three little Ghosteses’ were set
‘On posteses,’ you know, and ate
Their ‘buttered toasteses.’
“I have the book; so, if you doubt it—”
I turned to search the shelf.
“Don’t stir!” he cried. “We’ll do without it;
I now remember all about it;
I wrote the thing myself.
“It came out in a ‘Monthly,’ or
At least my agent said it did:
Some literary swell, who saw
It, thought it seemed adapted for
The Magazine he edited.
“My father was a Brownie, Sir;
My mother was a Fairy.
The notion had occurred to her,
The children would be happier,
If they were taught to vary.
“The notion soon became a craze;
And, when it once began, she
Brought us all out in different ways—
One was a Pixy, two were Fays,
Another was a Banshee;
“The Fetch and Kelpie went to school,
And gave a lot of trouble;
Next came a Poltergeist and Ghoul,
And then two Trolls (which broke the rule),
A Goblin, and a Double"
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews