Lewis Carroll

Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (January 27, 1832 – January 14, 1898), better known by the pen name Lewis Carroll, was a British author, mathematician, logician, Anglican clergyman and photographer.

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His most famous writings are Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking-Glass, as well as the comic poem The Hunting of the Snark, and the nonsense poem Jabberwocky.

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His facility at word play, logic, and fantasy has delighted audiences ranging from the most na?ve to the most sophisticated. His works have remained popular since they were published and have influenced not only children's literature, but also a number of major 20th century writers such as James Joyce and Jorge Luis Borges.

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There are societies dedicated to the enjoyment and promotion of Lewis Carroll's works in many parts of the world including North America, Japan, the United Kingdom and New Zealand.

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January 27: January 27 is the 27th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 338 days remaining (339 in leap years)....

1832: 1832 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar)....

January 14: January 14 is the 14th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 351 days remaining (352 in leap years). It is celebrated as New Year's Day by those still following the Julian calendar....

Lewis Carroll related Images and Photos (experimental)

Lewis Carroll (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson 1832-1898) Self Portrait circa 1863	Portrait of Lewis Carroll	Illustration for "The Hunting of the Snark" by Lewis Carroll London 1876	Carroll Baker
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Ray Lewis	Kitty, Daisy & Lewis: Kitty, Daisy & Lewis CD	Kitty, Daisy & Lewis: Kitty, Daisy & Lewis CD	Jason Lewis