Publisher's Synopsis
The Story of Lewis Carroll is a biographical book written by Isa Bowman and published in 1899. The book tells the life story of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, who is better known by his pen name Lewis Carroll. Carroll was an English writer, mathematician, and photographer, best known for his classic children's literature, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel, Through the Looking-Glass.The book begins with Carroll's childhood and his early years at Oxford University, where he studied mathematics and became a lecturer. It then explores his love for photography, his friendships with other writers and artists, and his fascination with children, which inspired him to write his famous stories.Bowman provides a detailed account of Carroll's life, including his struggles with stammering and his complex relationships with the young girls he befriended. The book also delves into the controversy surrounding some of his photographs and the accusations of impropriety that were leveled against him.Overall, The Story of Lewis Carroll is a comprehensive and engaging biography of one of the most beloved writers in English literature. It offers insight into Carroll's life, his artistic pursuits, and his enduring legacy.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.
