Publisher's Synopsis
The Story of Sylvie and Bruno is a novel written by Lewis Carroll, the author of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. The book follows the adventures of two children, Sylvie and Bruno, as they navigate both the real world and a magical fairyland. The story is split into two parts, with the first part focusing on the children's interactions with their family and friends in the real world, and the second part exploring their adventures in the fairyland.Throughout the book, Carroll weaves together themes of love, friendship, and morality, as well as critiques of Victorian society. The characters encounter a range of fantastical creatures, including talking animals and fairies, and must navigate complex social and political systems in order to achieve their goals. Along the way, they learn important lessons about the power of empathy, the dangers of greed and selfishness, and the importance of standing up for what is right.The Story of Sylvie and Bruno is a charming and whimsical book that will delight readers of all ages. With its imaginative world-building, lovable characters, and thought-provoking themes, it is a true classic of children's literature.1926. From the author of the Alice books, The Story of Sylvie and Bruno follows the adventures of two young children in such places as Dogland, Outland and Elfland. It combines Carrollian nonsense, linguistic play and philosophical reflection.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
