Book Cover of Fancy

Fancy

by Lewis Carroll

It is a whimsical and imaginative story that takes the reader on a journey through a fantastical world. Written by the famous author of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland", this book is a must-read for fans of Carroll's unique style of writing and anyone who enjoys a good tale filled with peculiar characters and imaginative landscapes. Originally published in 1869, "Fancy" is one of Lewis Carroll's lesser-known works, but it has been gaining popularity in recent years due to its timeless charm and relatable themes. The story is filled with the same humor, wit, and wordplay that made "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" a classic. The characters are equally quirky, and the illustrations by John Tenniel only add to the delightful atmosphere of the book. In "Fancy", the reader is taken on a journey through the mind of a young girl named Sylvie, as she travels through a world of make-believe and dreams. Along the way, she encounters peculiar creatures and fantastical landscapes, all while learning valuable lessons about life and growing up. The themes of imagination, innocence, and the importance of embracing one's individuality are all present in this charming story. Overall, "Fancy" is a delight to read and is a testament to Lewis Carroll's ability to captivate and entertain audiences of all ages. Whether you're a fan of Carroll's other works or are simply in search of a charming and imaginative tale, "Fancy" is sure to leave you feeling inspired and entertained.

Book Details

Language

English

Original Language

English

Published In

1869

Author

Lewis Carroll image

Charles Lutwidge Dodgson ( 27 January 1832 – 14 January 1898), better known by his pen name Lewis Carroll, was an English writer of children's fiction, notably Alice's Adventures in Wonderland a...

More on Lewis Carroll

Listen/Download Audiobook

Read by:
00:00
Playback Speed 1.0
00:00
  • Select Speed

Related books

Truth Cover image

Truth by Elizabeth Barrett Browning

What is truth? And how can we know it? In her poem "Truth," Elizabeth Barrett Browning explores these questions with her characteristic brilliance an...

The Faerie Queene,  Book 1 Cover image

The Faerie Queene, Book 1 by Edmund Spenser

The Faerie Queene is an English epic poem by Edmund Spenser. Books I–III were first published in 1590, then republished in 1596 together with books IV...

April Cover image

April by Virna Sheard

"When April comes, the world is anew, and so is the poet's heart." April is a poem about the beauty of the natural world and the power of new beginni...

The Freedmen's Book  Cover image

The Freedmen's Book by Lydia Maria Child

Lydia Maria Child, an American abolitionist, compiled this collection of short stories and poems by former slaves and noted activists as an inspiratio...

Birds of Song and Story Cover image

Birds of Song and Story by Elizabeth Grinnell

This mother and son team, each distinguished in their field, collaborate to give charming portraits of a dozen of our favorite song birds. Their use o...

A Few Figs from Thistles  Cover image

A Few Figs from Thistles by Edna St. Vincent Millay

Millay's second collection of poetry, originally published in 1920 with 15 poems and then expanded with 8 more by the 1922 edition. She wrote them whi...

When There Is Peace Cover image

When There Is Peace by Henry Austin Dobson

It explore the themes of love, loss, and the passage of time. The book was originally published in 1896 and has since become a classic of English lite...

The Island Hunting-Song Cover image

The Island Hunting-Song by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

Imagine a summer day filled with golden wine, a glowing flame, and a lonely isle. Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.'s poem The Island Hunting-Song is a beau...

Sunset Cover image

Sunset by Archibald Lampman

In "Sunset," the illustrious poet captures the essence of a transcendent moment when the sun's golden rays surrender to the embrace of dusk. With lyri...

Selected Poems of Francis Thompson Cover image

Selected Poems of Francis Thompson by Francis Thompson

Enter the mystical world of Francis Thompson's poetry, where the spiritual and the sensual collide in a dazzling display of imagery and language. Sel...

Reviews for Fancy

No reviews posted or approved, yet...