The Life and Letters of Lewis Carroll (Rev. C. L. Dodgson) (Classic Reprint)

Stuart Dodgson Collingwood

ISBN 10: 1451002351 / ISBN 13: 9781451002355

Published by Forgotten Books Jan 2019, 2019

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Life and Letters of Lewis Carroll (Rev. C. L. Dodgson) (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books Jan 2019
• Publication Date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1451002351
• ISBN 13: 9781451002355
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 229W x 152H x 25D millimeters 229 millimeters width by 152 millimeters height by 25 millimeters depth
• Weight: 1364 grams

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Synopsis

Inside the life of Lewis Carroll, from birth to later years, told through his world and those who knew him. This scholarly biography by Stuart Dodgson Collingwood draws on letters, journals, and contemporary accounts to present a detailed, richly illustrated portrait of the author of Alice in Wonderland. It maps a life of creative work, family ties, and enduring friendships, framed by the man behind the pen and the many people who shaped his path.

The book situates Carroll’s story in a specific historical arc, from Daresbury through Oxford and beyond, and includes extensive material on his literary career, his role as a mentor and collaborator, and the cultural circles around him. Rich with excerpts, photographs, and drawings, it offers a careful, readable examination of how his thinking, humor, and artistry developed over a long life.

• Character-driven narrative built from letters, journals, and contemporary notes


• Chapter-by-chapter timeline covering key years and moments


• Extensive illustrations and facsimiles that illuminate the era


• Context on friendships, influences, and the creation of beloved works

Ideal for readers of literary biography, Victorian culture, and fans of Carroll’s timeless work.

Book Description

Published in 1898, just months after the death of Charles Dodgson (1832-98), better known as Lewis Carroll, this biography investigates the imaginative genius of the writer, mathematician and photographer. The author, Carroll's nephew, draws upon his access to Carroll's private papers, diaries and photographs.