Through the Looking-Glass
Book description
Alice, who is bored, falls asleep in a chair and dream that it happens on the other side of the mirror of the show. The mirror of the world is both the English countryside, a chessboard, and the upside down world, where you have to run very fast to stay…
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2 authors picked Through the Looking-Glass as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Many of us, when young, read Looking-Glass with Carroll’s first work, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, but it was as an adult, eager to reflect philosophically, that I began to appreciate deep puzzles within our language and consciousness – and these are more prominent in Looking-Glass.
I taught philosophy for many years – oops, not true, I don’t think philosophy can be taught. Rather, I encourage people to step back and think philosophically by confronting paradoxes, using their imagination, and looking beyond appearances. I often recommend Looking-Glass to achieve a sense of bewilderment and the delicious desire to dig…
From Peter's list on grappling with what it is to be human.
While I love the first book Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland I have to admit I love the sequel just a tad bit more. It’s far more wild, whimsical, and bizarre than the first! These two books, I kind of relate to, I’ve always had my head in the clouds like Alice. If you’re looking for a fun and exciting story, look no further than this classic.
From Alonna's list on to make you smile.
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