The escape of Alice: A Christmas fantasy by Vincent Starrett

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Author Starrett, Vincent, 1886-1974
LoC No. 20000265
Title The escape of Alice: A Christmas fantasy
Original Publication United States: Torch Press,1919.
Note Reading ease score: 82.8 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Charlene Taylor, Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary "The Escape of Alice: A Christmas Fantasy" by Vincent Starrett is a charming fantasy narrative written in the early 20th century. This book offers a whimsical continuation of the adventures of Alice, the beloved character from Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." Through this delightful tale, Starrett explores themes of innocence, wonder, and the beauty of imagination during the holiday season. In this story, Alice magically escapes from the confines of her storybook and ventures into a vibrant world filled with Santas, toys, and fantastical beings. As she navigates the bustling streets, she becomes aware of the commercialization of Christmas, grapples with her desire for genuine connections, and interacts with a variety of whimsical characters, including a wooden assistant to Santa Claus. Ultimately, Alice reflects on the realities of growing up and the lessons of beauty and imagination that transcend the boundaries of age. The tale concludes with her return to the book, suggesting that the joy and innocence of childhood can be preserved through storytelling and imagination. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Fantasy fiction
Subject Christmas stories
Subject Carroll, Lewis, 1832-1898 -- Parodies, imitations, etc.
Subject Alice (Fictitious character from Carroll) -- Fiction
Subject Carroll, Lewis, 1832-1898. Alice's adventures in Wonderland -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 69601
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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