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This gorgeous 150th anniversary edition of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is also a revelatory work of scholarship.Alice's Adventures in Wonderlandpublished 150 years ago in 1865is a book many of us love and feel we know well. But it turns out we have only scratched the surface. Scholar David Day has spent many years down the rabbit hole of this children's classic and has emerged with a revelatory new view of its contents. What we have here, he brilliantly and persuasively argues, is a complete classical education in coded formCarroll's gift to his 'wonder child' Alice Liddell.In two continuous commentaries, woven around the complete text of the novel for ease of crossreference on every page, David Day reveals the many layers of teaching, concealed by manipulation of language, that are carried so lightly in the beguiling form of a fairy tale. These layers relate directly to Carroll's interest in philosophy, history, mathematics, classics, poetry, spiritualism and even to his love of musicboth sacred and profane. His novel is a memory palace, given to Alice as the great gift of an education. It was delivered in coded form because in that age, it was a gift no girl would be permitted to receive in any other way.Day also shows how a large number of the characters in the book are based on real Victorians. Wonderland, he shows, is a veritable 'Who's Who' of Oxford at the height of its power and influence in the Victorian Age.There is so much to be found behind the imaginary characters and creatures that inhabit the pages of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. David Day's warm, witty and brilliantly insightful guidebeautifully designed and stunningly illustrated throughout in full colourwill make you marvel at the book as never before.
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- Q: What is the main theme of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Decoded? A: The main theme revolves around the idea that Lewis Carroll's novel contains a deeper, coded education about philosophy, history, mathematics, and more, which is revealed through David Day's analysis.
- Q: Who is the author of this edition? A: The author of this edition is David Day, who provides an insightful commentary on the original text of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.
- Q: Is this a complete text of the original novel? A: Yes, this edition includes the complete text of Lewis Carroll's original novel alongside David Day's commentary.
- Q: What makes this edition special? A: This edition is special because it celebrates the 150th anniversary of the novel and offers a scholarly analysis that uncovers hidden meanings and layers of teaching within the story.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book has a total of 320 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition is bound in hardcover, providing durability and a premium feel.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition was published on September 29, 2015.
- Q: Is this book suitable for children? A: While the original story is a children's classic, this edition is more suited for readers interested in the detailed analysis and educational insights provided by the author.
- Q: What kind of illustrations are included in this edition? A: This edition features stunning full-color illustrations that enhance the reading experience and complement the text.
- Q: Can this book be used for educational purposes? A: Yes, this book can be used for educational purposes, as it provides insights into various subjects through the lens of Carroll's novel.