Displays

Arnavas, Francesca
Victorians : a journal of culture and literature, 2021-09, Vol.139 (139), p.75-88

Explores how emotions and bodily sensations are portrayed in Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. It examines the interplay between nonsensical scenarios and the characters' physical and emotional responses, highlighting how Carroll uses humour and absurdity to explore human feelings. The article likely sheds light on the ways Victorian ideas about the body and emotions are both reflected and subverted in Carroll's whimsical narratives.

Walls, Kathryn
Notes and queries, 2017-03, Vol.64 (1), p.133-135

Walls examines the William Paley's Natural Theology and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Charles Dodgson could well have had Charles Darwin's Origin of Species on his mind when, in 1862, he conceived of Alice's Adventures under Ground, the prototype of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The novel responded to Charles Darwin's The Origin of Species. As observed, the novel also operates in relation to the diverse and largely animal population as predator and prey. Also explored are the details of the novel that seem to betray the influence of William Paley's Natural Theology.

Silverstone, Ben
Cambridge quarterly, 2001-01, Vol.30 (4), p.319-336

Lewis Carroll owned copies of W. Skeat's 'Etymological Dictionary' and A. S. Palmer's 'Folk-etymology'. Although the latter work was published after the Alice novels, curious morphologies exist between them. The essay considers Carroll's wordplay and Alice's delight in matters poetic and etymological in relation to children's attitude to language as described by Jean Piaget in the 1920s. To the child, the stories are about acquiring language, through both the rules of adult pedagogy and the rules of childish play.

Lucas, Ann Lawson
Children's literature in education, 1999-09, Vol.30 (3), p.157

Discusses Pinocchio and Alice in Wonderland considering how both characters have acquired a mythic status as iconic images of individualism in childhood. Discusses how they can be termed pivotal since they embodied an abrupt detachment from a long-established tradition in writing for children and a dramatic departure in a radical new direction leading to the 20th century.

Lastoria, Amanda
Book history, 2019, Vol.22 (1), p.196-225

Examines Lewis Carroll's involvement in the visual and material aspects of his famous work. It delves into Carroll's meticulous oversight of the book's design and production, exploring how his collaboration with illustrators and publishers shaped the iconic Victorian editions. The article sheds light on Carroll's dual role as an author and creative director, highlighting his influence on the interplay between text, illustration, and book design in creating a cohesive reader experience.

Richards, Mark
Journal of Victorian Culture : JVC, 2017-04, Vol.22 (2), p.262-264

Examines Lewis Carroll’s engagement with photography as both an art form and a cultural phenomenon. It highlights Carroll’s innovative approach to photography, particularly his playful and experimental style, as reflected in his satirical essay "Photography Extraordinary." The article explores how Carroll’s photographic work and writings challenge traditional perspectives on Victorian photography, offering new insights into his creative legacy and his role in shaping visual culture during his time.

Lakoff, Robin T.
Pragmatics : quarterly publication of the International Pragmatics Association, 2022-07, p.367-385

Explores the unexpected philosophical depth of Lewis Carroll's works, particularly his use of logic and language to challenge conventional norms and beliefs. It examines how Carroll’s writings, often seen as whimsical or nonsensical, reveal a pragmatic approach to questioning societal structures, logic, and communication. The article likely highlights how his subversive use of logic and playful narrative style engage readers in critical thinking and reflection, positioning Carroll as both a literary innovator and a subtle social critic.

Taber, Susan B
Mathematics teaching in the middle school, 2007-01, Vol.12 (5), p.244-250

This article describes how the story of Alice in Wonderland helps students understand the operation of multiplying by a rational number less than 1 and related aspects of ratio and proportion. Included with this article is a "How Tall Is Alice?" Worksheet. (Contains 1 table and 6 figures.)