Alice im Spiegelland
- First published 1893
- 296 pages
- German
- Classic
Step through the looking-glass with Alice as she enters a world where everything is inverted and governed by the rules of a giant chess game. This imaginative sequel to her adventures in Wonderland finds Alice venturing into a fantastical realm by climbing through a mirror, discovering a landscape populated by animated chess pieces and peculiar characters. She encounters a cast of unforgettable figures, including the quarrelsome Tweedledum and Tweedledee, the enigmatic Humpty Dumpty, and the kindly but impractical White Knight, all while navigating a reality where logic bends and language plays tricks.
Lewis Carroll's inventive narrative blends whimsical prose with wordplay and logical paradoxes, inviting readers to explore themes of youth, identity, and the journey into maturity amidst a backdrop of delightful absurdity. Featuring celebrated verses like "Jabberwocky" and "The Walrus and the Carpenter," this story presents a world both familiar and eerily surreal, where the quest to become a queen unfolds with unexpected turns. Discover a timeless tale that continues to captivate with its blend of nonsense and subtle depth, offering a rich experience for all ages.
Lewis Carroll's inventive narrative blends whimsical prose with wordplay and logical paradoxes, inviting readers to explore themes of youth, identity, and the journey into maturity amidst a backdrop of delightful absurdity. Featuring celebrated verses like "Jabberwocky" and "The Walrus and the Carpenter," this story presents a world both familiar and eerily surreal, where the quest to become a queen unfolds with unexpected turns. Discover a timeless tale that continues to captivate with its blend of nonsense and subtle depth, offering a rich experience for all ages.
- Genres
- Fiction › Speculative fiction › FantasyFiction › Speculative fiction › Science fictionFiction › Myths & folk tales › Fairy talesFiction › Historical fictionFiction › Action & adventure
- Themes
- Holidays & celebrations › Christmas FamilyArt & creativity › Books & readingGender › WomanhoodRace & ethnicity › Indigenous peoples
- Mood
- Adventurous Funny
- Where and when
- England Southern Africa 19th century
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Details & editions
- This edition
- Jacoby & Stuart, 2017
- ISBN
- 9783946593225
- Language
- German
Original edition Through the Looking-glass Originally published in 1893 · English







