Phantasmagoria and Other Poems by Lewis Carroll

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Author Carroll, Lewis, 1832-1898
Illustrator Frost, A. B. (Arthur Burdett), 1851-1928
Title Phantasmagoria and Other Poems
Contents Phantasmagoria -- Echoes -- A sea dirge -- Ye carpette knyghte -- Hiawatha's photographing -- Melancholetta -- A valentine -- The three voices -- Tèma con variaziòni -- A game of fives -- Poeta fit, non nascitur -- Size and tears -- Atalanta in Camden-town -- The lang coortin' -- Four riddles -- Fame's penny-trumpet.
Credits Transcribed from the 1911 Macmillan and Co. edition by David Price
Summary "Phantasmagoria and Other Poems" by Lewis Carroll is a collection of whimsical poetry written during the late 19th century, specifically in the Victorian era. This book features a blend of humorous, fantastical, and often nonsensical verse, exploring a variety of themes while showcasing Carroll's inventive use of language and playful imagination. The likely topic revolves around the fantastical and surreal, presenting readers with a journey into a world filled with ghosts, riddles, and delightful absurdities. The collection's centerpiece, "Phantasmagoria," consists of several cantos that narrate a humorous encounter between the speaker and a ghost who shares the "Five Good Rules of Etiquette" for ghostly interactions. The speaker navigates the challenges and follies of dealing with the ghostly visitor, displaying Carroll's characteristic wit and clever wordplay. Other poems in the collection, such as "Echoes," "A Sea Dirge," and "Hiawatha’s Photographing," further exemplify his lyrical dexterity, often employing clever rhymes and playful storytelling to convey a range of emotions and experiences. The poems collectively celebrate the joy of imagination, inviting readers to relish in the joy and whimsy of poetic expression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject English poetry -- 19th century
Subject Ghosts -- Poetry
Subject Fantasy poetry, English
Category Text
EBook-No. 651
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 28, 2013
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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