THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK -- Extracts

Name: THE HUNTING OF THE SNARK -- Extracts
Author: Josephine Daskam Bacon

The Hunting of the Snark is a whimsical poem by Lewis Carroll, first published in 1876. It tells the story of a group of adventurers who set out to find a mythical creature called the Snark. The poem is divided into eight sections, each of which follows the adventures of the group as they search for the Snark. Along the way, they encounter a variety of strange and wonderful creatures, including a Boojum, a Bandersnatch, and a Jubjub bird. The poem is full of wordplay and puns, and its characters are often absurd and comical. The poem has been interpreted in many different ways, and its meaning is still debated today. Josephine Daskam Bacon's book, The Hunting of the Snark, is a collection of extracts from the poem. It includes the full text of the poem, as well as commentary and analysis from Bacon. She examines the poem's themes, characters, and symbolism, and provides her own interpretation of the poem's meaning. The Hunting of the Snark is an entertaining and thought-provoking read, and Bacon's book is an excellent resource for anyone interested in exploring the poem further.

By Josephine Daskam Bacon · First published 1901 · Genre: Fantasy, Humor, Poetry · 902 words

First lines

"Come, listen, my men, while I tell you again The five unmistakable marks By which you may know, wheresoever you go, The warranted genuine Snarks.

"Let us take them in order. The first is the taste, Which is meagre and hollow, but crisp: Like a coat that is rather too tight in the waist, With a flavour of Will-o-the-wisp.

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Work type: Short story
Author: Josephine Daskam Bacon
Date: 1901 CE
Language: English
Genres: Fantasy, Humor, Poetry, Adventure
Length: 902 words
Structure: 1 section, 25 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Fantasy — The Hunting of the Snark is a poem written by Lewis Carroll, which follows a crew of ten trying to hunt an elusive creature called the Snark. The poem is filled with fantastical elements, such as talking animals, mythical creatures, and a mysterious island. This makes it a work of fantasy literature.
Humor — The Hunting of the Snark is a humorous poem, filled with puns, wordplay, and absurd situations. Josephine Daskam Bacon's Extracts from the poem further emphasize the humorous elements of the work, making it a work of humor literature.
Poetry — The Hunting of the Snark is a poem written by Lewis Carroll. Josephine Daskam Bacon's Extracts from the poem further emphasize the poetic elements of the work, making it a work of poetry literature.
Adventure — The Hunting of the Snark follows a crew of ten trying to hunt an elusive creature called the Snark. The poem is filled with exciting adventures, such as sailing to a mysterious island and encountering strange creatures. This makes it a work of adventure literature.