Hunting of the Snark
Lewis Carroll, Michael Rosen
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Book Details:
Publisher:Folio Society
Published Date:30th November -0001
Binding:Hardback
Condition:LikeNew
Notes:Folio Society, London. 2010 First Thus. Fine Hardback. No inscriptions or bookplates. Near Fine slipcase. Very slight marks to slipcase. Quarter-bound in cloth. 104 pages with 30 colour illustrations. Book Size: 10" x 7?". Lewis Carroll's marvellous nonsense poem, illustrated by Jeffrey Fisher. Lewis Carroll's The Hunting of the Snark is an exhilarating mock-epic journey on the high seas of nonsense. The Bellman sets off in search of the mysterious Snark, supported by the Broker, the Banker, the Barrister and other characters beginning with B. Problems abound: the Beaver is afraid of the Butcher, and the Bellman has brought, as his map, 'A perfect and absolute blank!' Yet the dauntless crew sail on. Though the world of the Snark is impossible, Carroll's characters conform to their own arbitrary rules, as do his 'portmanteau' words and curious creatures. When we are told that the Bellman's mood is 'uffish' or that the Jubjub is 'a desperate bird', the meaning is clear, and more importan
