The Lewis Carroll Library

In which a lively and somewhat muddled procession called the 'march up' unfolds outside the palace, while the dignified figures within prepare to address the gathered crowd, and the charming little Sylvie and her spirited companion Bruno set off on a visit to the learned Professor in the Library. Along the way, whimsical discussions on lessons, maladies, and curious contraptions for 'horizontal we...

In which a whimsical author recounts how scattered dreams, borrowed remarks, and stubborn scraps of fancy were coaxed—after much delightful chaos—into the shape of a most curious book, while he puzzles over originality, “padding,” and the secret machinery behind storytelling. With gentle seriousness tucked beneath playful nonsense, he wanders through thoughts on childhood, memory, faith, and the p...

In which Alice observes the peculiar gardeners hastily painting white roses red to avoid the Queen's wrath, and thereafter encounters a fantastical royal procession leading to a bewildering game of croquet with live hedgehogs and ostriches. She then meets the sorrowful Mock Turtle and the whimsical Gryphon, who entertain her with curious dances and songs before hastening to a mysterious trial.

In which Alice encounters a confounding caterpillar whose leisurely riddles and cryptic advice about a certain mushroom lead her to curious changes in her size, bringing about whimsical predicaments and peculiar conversations in the midst of the wood. Through these strange adjustments and the company of a rather suspicious pigeon, she at last manages to find her way into a delightful garden, fulfi...

In which a soggy assembly of birds and beasts convene to seek warmth and share tales by the riverside, their companionship mingled with a curious mixture of politeness and petulance. Alice, having partaken of a mysterious draught at the Rabbit's abode, finds herself once again altered in size and swiftly escapes into the woodland, leaving behind a bustling commotion.

In which a curious young lady named Alice tumbles down a curious rabbit-hole and finds herself shrinking and growing in a peculiar subterranean hall, puzzling over keys, doors, and the oddities of size. As she navigates this strange new world, she encounters a pool of tears and a rather displeased mouse, engaging in gentle, if somewhat perplexing, discourse upon cats, dogs, and the peculiar trials...

In which Alice awakens from a delightful dream only to find her little kitten purring beside her, prompting a whimsical reflection on the curious nature of dreams and the powers of transformation. Amid playful chatter and affectionate musings, the boundaries between reality and fantasy gently blur, leaving one to ponder who truly dreamt whom.

In which a curious encounter unfolds, revealing the true nature of a seemingly mysterious creature with whimsical delight. The gentle interplay between imagination and reality unfolds softly, inviting one to ponder the charming surprises that lie just beyond the looking-glass.

In which Alice endeavours to understand the curious nature of the Red Queen by giving her a most vigorous shake, observing with a mixture of astonishment and bemusement the peculiar changes that befall her. The Queen remains entirely passive, her countenance transforming in quite an extraordinary fashion that invites both wonder and reflection.

In which Alice finds herself suddenly crowned Queen and endeavours to navigate the curious etiquettes and riddles of her new court, attended by the ever-improvingly perplexing Red and White Queens. Amidst whimsical lessons, nonsensical sums, and a dinner-party turned topsy-turvy, she must make sense of the topsy-turvy etiquette and unexpected enchantments that attend her reign.

In which Alice encounters two knights engaged in an absurd and noisy duel over her possession, before one escorts her thoughtfully through the woods whilst delighting her with whimsical inventions and a curious ballad. Their odd companionship culminates at the edge of a brook, where Alice finds herself unexpectedly adorned with a golden crown.

In which Alice encounters a bustling troop of soldiers and converses with the White King and his peculiar messengers, Haigha and Hatta, before witnessing the Lion and the Unicorn’s boisterous contest accompanied by plum-cake and the curious customs of Looking-glass land. A sudden, tremendous drumming interrupts their proceedings, prompting Alice to shield her ears from the deafening cacophony with...

In which Alice encounters the curious and rather obstinate Humpty Dumpty perched atop a high wall, whose peculiar notions on language and un-birthday presents lead to a whimsical and perplexing discourse. Their conversation culminates in Humpty Dumpty’s spirited interpretation of the poem "Jabberwocky" and ends abruptly with a sudden, resounding crash that startles the whole forest.

In which Alice encounters the peculiarly dishevelled White Queen, who lives in a world where time and events are curiously reversed and logic is delightfully perplexed, leading to whimsical discourse about memory, punishment, and the nature of belief. She then finds herself in a most curious shop presided over by a knitting Sheep, where the walls and objects seem to shift and transform in the most...

In which Alice encounters the curious twins Tweedledum and Tweedledee, whose playful antics include dancing, reciting poetry, and preparing for a most serious battle over a broken rattle. Together they lead her to the slumbering Red King and into a whimsical wood stirred by the wing-flapping tempest of a formidable crow.

In which Alice embarks on a curious journey through a whimsical land, encountering an elephant disguised as a bee and navigating a peculiar railway carriage filled with eccentric passengers who demand tickets. She then makes the acquaintance of a large talking Gnat and a gentle Fawn, while wandering through a nameless wood, pondering the oddities of names and identity under the softly shading tree...

In which Alice finds herself caught in a puzzling garden where flowers converse with curious wit and the landscape resembles a vast chessboard, brimming with strange rules and figures. Encouraged by the Red Queen, she embarks upon a lively, breathless run that reveals the whimsical, restless nature of this other world’s motion and promise.

In which Alice, engaged in a gentle confabulation with her mischievous kitten, is beguiled by a mysterious, shimmering Looking-glass that softens like gauze and allows her to step through into an uncanny room where chessmen walk and talk with curious vivacity. There, she discovers the White King and Queen in a flutter of agitation, encounters a peculiar backward book that reveals a curious poem wh...

In which Alice, having caused a commotion in the courtroom by overturning the jury-box, finds herself embroiled in a perplexing trial centred around a mysterious set of verses with no clear meaning. As the Queen demands immediate sentencing and chaos ensues, Alice’s defiance leads to a startling transformation that gently ushers the narrative back to the gentle reality of her sister’s affectionate...

In which Alice finds herself amidst a most extraordinary court proceeding presided over by the King and Queen of Hearts, where peculiar witnesses and a very perplexing trial occupy the attention of all concerned. The curious customs and whimsical behaviours of the court are observed by Alice with growing wonder, culminating in a most unexpected summons.

In which Alice encounters the sorrowful Mock Turtle and the lively Gryphon, who together introduce her to the whimsical Lobster Quadrille dance and some curious sea-creature songs. Between earnest recitations and peculiar explanations, they share nonsense and merriment, only interrupted by a sudden call to a mysterious trial.

In which Alice finds herself in the company of the Duchess and the Queen, where she encounters curious morals, sharp chins, and the precariousness of royal temper, before being introduced to the odd but melancholy Mock Turtle and his peculiar schooling beneath the sea. The Mock Turtle’s melancholy tale, accompanied by the Gryphon’s odd remarks, offers Alice a whimsical glimpse into the strange and...

In which Alice discovers the curious task of gardeners painting white roses red to avoid the Queen’s wrath, and soon finds herself in the midst of a bizarre croquet game where flamingoes and hedgehogs replace mallets and balls, all under the sharp decrees of a rather tempestuous Queen. Amidst the tumult, she encounters a disappearing Cheshire Cat and observes the peculiarities of Wonderland’s just...

In which Alice finds herself at an exceedingly curious tea-party where time appears to have stopped, and riddles and nonsense abound with a drowsy Dormouse and two odd companions. Becoming quite tired of their foolishness, she departs to discover a quaint door that leads her at last into a most enchanting garden.

In which Alice encounters a pair of oddly fashioned footmen delivering an invitation and finds herself admitted to a smoke-filled kitchen where the Duchess wields an unconventional and rather tempestuous domestic scene, including a most peculiar baby. As she navigates this bewildering household, she meets the enigmatic grinning Cheshire Cat, whose cryptic remarks about madness and directions lead...