The Story of Sylvie and Bruno (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162803791)

The Story of Sylvie and Bruno is a novel by the famous English author Lewis Carroll. It was first published in 1889 and is a combination of both a children's story and a social satire. The book tells the story of two young siblings, Sylvie and Bruno, and their adventures in a fantastical world that exists alongside the real world.The novel is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on the adventures of Sylvie and Bruno in their own world. The second part takes place in a parallel universe, where the two siblings encounter a host of strange characters and embark on a journey to save the kingdom from an evil ruler.Throughout the book, Carroll uses his trademark wit and humor to comment on various social issues of his time, including education, religion, and politics. He also explores themes such as love, friendship, and the nature of reality.The Story of Sylvie and Bruno is considered one of Carroll's lesser-known works, but it remains a beloved classic that continues to captivate readers of all ages.1926. From the author of the Alice books, The Story of Sylvie and Bruno follows the adventures of two young children in such places as Dogland, Outland and Elfland. It combines Carrollian nonsense, linguistic play and philosophical reflection.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Lewis Carroll
ISBN-10: 1162803797
ISBN-13: 9781162803791
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 342
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.01lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.71d