After the book was published, its sales went through the roof and many foreign editions had to be made. Inspired by how well Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland performed, “Carroll began work on a sequel, Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There, published in 1872,” (Stanley 18). Unsurprisingly, the sequel was just as successful as it’s prequel. Many 19th century critics found Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland to have a “sheer imaginative force, coupled with a blend of humor, unsentimental sweetness, and a sense of wonder,” which made the book unique from all other books published during this time period (Stanley 33). The critics also found the illustrations to be a huge part of the book's success. They believe that the images provided
