The Lang Coortin' by Lewis Carroll
The story revolves around a young girl who falls down a rabbit hole and enters a fantastical world where she encounters strange creatures and navigates through various challenges to reach the Queen of Hearts' palace. Along the way, she experiences growth and self-discovery, confronting her own fears and insecurities. The narrative is characterized by absurdity, wordplay, and illogical events, which serve as a commentary on the nature of reality and the human experience.
By Lewis Carroll · First published 1865 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic, Humor · 1,830 words
First lines
The ladye she stood at her lattice high, Wi' her doggie at her feet; Thorough the lattice she can spy The passers in the street,
"There's one that standeth at the door, And tirleth at the pin: Now speak and say, my popinjay, If I sall let him in."
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The Lang Coortin' is listed on Textopian as a poem by Lewis Carroll, dated 1865 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Lewis Carroll
- Date: 1865 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romantic, Humor, Narrative, Satire
- Length: 1,830 words
- Structure: 1 section, 37 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is structured in verse, employing rhyme and meter typical of poetry.
- Romantic — The central theme revolves around love and courtship, exploring the complexities of romantic relationships.
- Humor — The narrative contains elements of humor, particularly in the interactions between characters and the absurdity of the courtship process.
- Narrative — The work tells a story with a clear plot and character development, characteristic of narrative literature.
Tags
Fantasy · Adventure · Nonsense Verse · Poetry · Satire · Social Commentary · Wordplay · Logic Puzzle · Mathematical Concept · Dreamlike State · Symbolism · Allegory