Echoes by Lewis Carroll (1868)
The story revolves around a young girl who falls down a rabbit hole and enters a fantastical world where she encounters various strange creatures and characters. She attends a crazy tea party with a group of eccentric guests, including the March Hare and the Cheshire Cat. The narrative is full of absurdity, wordplay, and illogical events that challenge the protagonist's perception of reality.
By Lewis Carroll · First published 1868 · Genre: Poetry, Children's Literature, Fantasy · 177 words
First lines
LADY Clara Vere de Vere Was eight years old, she said: Every ringlet, lightly shaken, ran itself in golden thread.
She took her little porringer: Of me she shall not win renown: For the baseness of its nature shall have strength to drag her down.
"Sisters and brothers, little Maid? There stands the Inspector at thy door: Like a dog, he hunts for boys who know not two and two are four."
"Kind words are more than coronets," She said, and wondering looked at me: "It is the dead unhappy night, and I must hurry home to tea. "
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Echoes is listed on Textopian as a poem by Lewis Carroll, dated 1868 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Lewis Carroll
- Date: 1868 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Children's Literature, Fantasy, Literary Fiction, Nonsense Literature
- Length: 177 words
- Structure: 1 section, 4 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work employs rhythmic and lyrical language, characteristic of poetic forms.
- Children's Literature — The themes and language are accessible to a young audience, featuring child protagonists and moral lessons.
- Fantasy — Elements of whimsy and imagination are present, creating a fantastical atmosphere.
- Literary Fiction — The work explores deeper themes and character introspection, typical of literary fiction.
Tags
Fantasy · Adventure · Mystery · Romance · Literary Fiction · Classic · Nostalgic · Whimsical · Imaginative · Poetic · Symbolic · Dreamlike