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Published in the same format as the first edition with John Tenniels beautiful illustrations throughout Both volumes with the original red cloth boards with gilt ruled borders and small gilt pictorial to the centre The cloth is generally bright and clean despite minor discolouration and a little bumping to the corners There is a little fading to the base of the spine on Alices Adventures although there is no wear and the gilt titles are crisp All edges of the text block gilt and free of any discolouration Pages lightly toned with the occasional thumb mark otherwise very clean throughout Alices Adventures In Wonderland pp 199 Through The Looking Glass And What Alice Found There pp xiii 231 A superb addition to any librarynbsp.

"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" follows the escapades of a curious young girl named Alice, who, while bored on a riverbank, spots a white rabbit in a waistcoat. She follows it down a rabbit hole and finds herself in a whimsical world. Throughout her journey, Alice encounters peculiar characters like the hookah-smoking Caterpillar, the grinning Cheshire Cat, and the Mad Hatter hosting a nonsensical tea party. She experiences a series of transformations, shrinking and growing, as she navigates through the bizarre landscapes and meets creatures like the March Hare and the Dormouse. The Queen of Hearts, with her penchant for ordering beheadings, adds a touch of absurdity to the already surreal environment. Alice grapples with the nonsensical rules of Wonderland, engaging in peculiar conversations that highlight the absurd logic of this fantastical realm. As she tries to find her way home, she faces challenges, solves riddles, and discovers that the reality of Wonderland often defies logic. Ultimately, Alice's adventures culminate in her realizing that the world she encountered was a dream. She wakes up on the riverbank, pondering the strange and wonderful events she experienced in Wonderland, leaving readers with a blend of imagination, whimsy, and thought-provoking absurdity. Carroll's tale remains a classic exploration of childhood, curiosity, and the unpredictable nature of dreams.