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Title: The Hunting of the Snark: An Agony in Eight Fits

Note: Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Note: There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #29888

Credits: David Widger

Summary: "The Hunting of the Snark: An Agony in Eight Fits" by Lewis Carroll is a whimsical narrative poem written in the late 19th century during the Victorian era. The book follows a peculiar group of characters on a bizarre expedition to hunt an elusive creature known as the Snark. Its playful language and nonsensical themes showcase Carroll's unique style, emphasizing imagination and the absurdity of the world. The storyline unfolds through eight fits, each presenting the challenges and eccentricities faced by the crew led by the Bellman, who is described as a somewhat confused captain. Alongside various characters, including a Baker, a Banker, a Barrister, and a Beaver, they venture forth, facing comical hurdles and misunderstandings as they seek the Snark. Each character brings their quirks to the journey, contributing to the humor and the surreal atmosphere. The chase culminates in an unexpected twist, revealing that the Snark is actually a Boojum, a creature that causes those who encounter it to vanish. Throughout, Carroll's poem cleverly blends whimsy with a critique of societal norms, inviting readers into a fantastical world where logic is playfully subverted. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Carroll, Lewis, 1832-1898

EBook No.: 13

Published: Jun 25, 2008

Downloads: 700

Language: English

Subject: Nonsense verses, English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Hunting of the Snark: An Agony in Eight Fits

Note: Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Note: There is an improved edition of this title, eBook #29888

Credits: David Widger

Summary: "The Hunting of the Snark: An Agony in Eight Fits" by Lewis Carroll is a whimsical narrative poem written in the late 19th century during the Victorian era. The book follows a peculiar group of characters on a bizarre expedition to hunt an elusive creature known as the Snark. Its playful language and nonsensical themes showcase Carroll's unique style, emphasizing imagination and the absurdity of the world. The storyline unfolds through eight fits, each presenting the challenges and eccentricities faced by the crew led by the Bellman, who is described as a somewhat confused captain. Alongside various characters, including a Baker, a Banker, a Barrister, and a Beaver, they venture forth, facing comical hurdles and misunderstandings as they seek the Snark. Each character brings their quirks to the journey, contributing to the humor and the surreal atmosphere. The chase culminates in an unexpected twist, revealing that the Snark is actually a Boojum, a creature that causes those who encounter it to vanish. Throughout, Carroll's poem cleverly blends whimsy with a critique of societal norms, inviting readers into a fantastical world where logic is playfully subverted. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Carroll, Lewis, 1832-1898

EBook No.: 13

Published: Jun 25, 2008

Downloads: 700

Language: English

Subject: Nonsense verses, English

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.