Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll (Illustrated Hardcover)

“Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” and its sequel “Through the Looking Glass” are two of the most beloved children’s books in the English language. They were written by Lewis Carroll, the pen name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, and were first published in 1865 and 1871, respectively.

The books follow the adventures of a young girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a fantasy world populated by talking animals and whimsical characters. In “Through the Looking Glass,” Alice steps through a mirror into a fantastical world where the rules of logic and reality are turned upside down.

The books are known for their playful use of language, nonsensical logic, and fantastical imagery. Carroll’s writing is filled with puns, wordplay, and whimsical verse, and his characters, such as the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts, have become iconic figures in popular culture.

The stories have been adapted into numerous films, plays, and musicals, and their influence can be seen in everything from Surrealist art to modern-day video games. Despite being written over 150 years ago, “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass” remain beloved classics of children’s literature and continue to enchant readers of all ages.