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