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ratings: (4.9/5)
Genre: Classic Literature, Children's Literature, Fantasy, Nonsense Literature

Book Review:
To open an Alice book is to step through the looking-glass yourself, into a world that is at once utterly familiar and endlessly strange. Lewis Carroll's masterpieces are among the most beloved works in the English language, and for good reason. They are stories that work on multiple levels: for children, they are delightful adventures filled with unforgettable characters; for adults, they are rich with wit, satire, and philosophical depth. Alice herself is the perfect guide: curious, sensible, and unfailingly polite, even when confronted with the most absurd and illogical situations. Her encounters with the White Rabbit, the Cheshire Cat, the Mad Hatter, and the Queen of Hearts are the stuff of legend. The books are also a treasure trove of language and wordplay. Who can forget the Mock Turtle's lessons, or the poems ''You Are Old, Father William'' and ''Jabberwocky''? This Bantam Classic edition is a wonderful way to experience these timeless tales. It includes the original illustrations by John Tenniel, which are inseparable from the stories themselves, and a thoughtful introduction by Morton N. Cohen. Whether you are revisiting an old favorite or discovering Alice for the first time, this book is a treasure. It is a book that will make you laugh, think, and marvel at the power of imagination. As Alice herself might say, ''It's no use going back to yesterday, because I was a different person then.'' And after reading these books, you might feel a little different too.