Publisher's Synopsis
The Hunting of the Snark and Other Poems and Verses is a collection of poems and verses written by Lewis Carroll and originally published in 1903. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part containing the titular poem, The Hunting of the Snark, and the second part containing a variety of other poems and verses.The Hunting of the Snark is a nonsense poem that follows a group of adventurers as they set out to hunt the elusive and mysterious Snark. Along the way, they encounter a series of bizarre and surreal creatures and landscapes, leading to a surprising and unexpected conclusion.The second part of the book contains a variety of other poems and verses, including humorous limericks, parodies of popular songs and nursery rhymes, and more serious poems on topics such as love, death, and nature. Many of the poems feature Carroll's trademark wit and wordplay, as well as his love of puzzles and riddles.Overall, The Hunting of the Snark and Other Poems and Verses is a delightful and entertaining collection of poetry that showcases Carroll's unique style and imagination. It is a must-read for fans of nonsense literature and lovers of poetry alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
