The Hunting of the Snark (Warbler Classics Illustrated Edition)

By Lewis Carroll

Book Overview

The Hunting of the Snark invites readers to join a crew of ten on a daring expedition to capture the enigmatic Snark. Carroll's narrative is a playground of wit and linguistic acrobatics, a tale brimming with whimsy and riddles. This Warbler Classics edition features all of the first edition illustrations by Henry Holiday, including reproductions of his cover art, and a detailed biographical timeline of Lewis Carroll's life.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1962572862
• ISBN13: 9781962572866
• Release Date: July 2024
• Publisher: Warbler Classics
• Length: 104 Pages
• Weight: 0.27 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.0" x 8.0"

Customer Reviews

"I said it in Hebrew - I said it in Dutch - I said it in German and Greek."

This is a great nonsensical tale that probably will need an annotated version to make sense. Not the purpose, as that is in the title. But of the few words that are real but archaic. In any sense, this is a fun read. I want to believe it holds some profound secret other than just a play on words. "They sought it with Thimbles; they sought it with care. They threatened its life with forks and hope. They threatened its life with a railway share. They charmed it with smiles and soap." You will want to re-read "The Hunting of the Snark an Agony, in Eight Fits" (1876) and see with other allegorical nonsense you missed.