The Hunting of the Snark

Introduction: The majority of the population is aware of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” but not many know about its sequel “Through the Looking-Glass (And What Alice Found There)” which was written a short time after the first book. This book was chosen due to the fact that it is particularly unknown to many and it was considered as a good opportunity to introduce something that has been hidden behind many best sellers and other books. Biographical Notes & Background Information…

Church. A studentship is another name for a grant to a university or college (Merriam-Webster). Aside from his love for mathematics Charles also enjoyed photography, poetry, and political pamphlets. One of his first creations was the poem The Hunting of the Snark which highlighted his great ability in the genre of literary nonsense. As he grew as a writer, Lewis Carroll became…

The city rests in a valley of rugged mountains like the heart inside some ancient skeleton. Each evening iron-rich rocks conspire with the setting sun to beat a pulse so elemental that it transcends time. My wife and I moved here from Washington, DC. Work made our decision, but we embraced it, imbued with manifest destiny of the 21st century: the west’s fertile farmland re-formed in technology hubs, then and now ideal places for someone willing to work hard for the opportunity to succeed. Our…

Lewis Carroll’s real name is Charles Lutwidge Dodgson. He was born on January 27, 1832 in Daresbury, Cheshire, England. Carroll was not only a children’s writer, but a photographer and mathematician. Carroll is the son of the Reverend Charles Dodgson and Frances Jane (Lutwidge). Carroll suffered from a stutter and was deaf in one ear. He had ten brothers and sisters and was the third oldest. This contributed to his wild imagination because he would make up stories and games for his younger…

While gelatin silver prints took Europe by storm in the late 1800's, becoming a favorite pastime for many, today they are not just a sentimental mementos of an era gone by. They provide a well of information about the author as well as the historical context that influenced his work. Their theme, technique, and style speak volumes, allowing a glimpse into the lives of the people in front of the camera as well as behind it. One of such intriguing images is the photograph titled St. George and…