The Hunting Of The Snark: An Agony In Eight Fits
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Lewis Carroll
Binding: Hardback
Published: Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1974
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Signed
Condition remarks: significant wear, tanning, stains and chipping to dust cover; some rubbing of edges of cloth cover; first couple inside pages stained with some moulding; rest of pages tanned and in otherwise good condition; signed on inside cover with previous owner name; significant moulding of spine; binding still in good condition
This whimsical narrative poem chronicles the absurd voyage of a peculiar crew, led by the Bellman, as they embark on a perilous quest to capture the elusive Snark. Carroll's masterful use of wordplay and logic-defying scenarios presents a satirical commentary on Victorian society and the human pursuit of the unattainable. The work illustrates a unique blend of humor and philosophical undertones, inviting readers into a world where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Its eight fits unfold with a delightful rhythm, captivating audiences with its inventive language and unforgettable characters. This literary gem remains a testament to imaginative storytelling, offering both laughter and contemplation.
Author: Lewis Carroll
Binding: Hardback
Published: Macmillan and Co., Limited, 1974
Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Damaged
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Signed
Condition remarks: significant wear, tanning, stains and chipping to dust cover; some rubbing of edges of cloth cover; first couple inside pages stained with some moulding; rest of pages tanned and in otherwise good condition; signed on inside cover with previous owner name; significant moulding of spine; binding still in good condition
This whimsical narrative poem chronicles the absurd voyage of a peculiar crew, led by the Bellman, as they embark on a perilous quest to capture the elusive Snark. Carroll's masterful use of wordplay and logic-defying scenarios presents a satirical commentary on Victorian society and the human pursuit of the unattainable. The work illustrates a unique blend of humor and philosophical undertones, inviting readers into a world where the ordinary becomes extraordinary. Its eight fits unfold with a delightful rhythm, captivating audiences with its inventive language and unforgettable characters. This literary gem remains a testament to imaginative storytelling, offering both laughter and contemplation.