Sylvie and Bruno (Illustrated) by Lewis Carroll
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| Author | Carroll, Lewis, 1832-1898 |
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| Illustrator | Furniss, Harry, 1854-1925 |
| Title | Sylvie and Bruno (Illustrated) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvie_and_Bruno |
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| Summary | "Sylvie and Bruno" by Lewis Carroll is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story navigates through a whimsical blend of fairy tale elements and real-world issues, featuring characters like Sylvie and Bruno, who embody innocence and curiosity. This dual narrative style intertwines the fantastical with the allegorical, touching on themes of love, human nature, and the complexities of society. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to a bustling market scene filled with shouts for "bread" and "taxes," signaling unrest in the community. Observing this chaos from a window are significant characters, including a Chancellor who is struggling to make sense of the uproar. Entering the story soon after are Sylvie and Bruno, portrayed with a childlike charm as they interact with their father, the Warden, and various amusing side characters, like the Other Professor. This opening sets the stage for a whimsical adventure laden with satire and reflections on societal issues, as the children navigate their world and the reader is invited to ponder the meanings behind their experiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Fantasy fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 48630 |
| Release Date | Apr 2, 2015 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 206 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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