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About this audiobook
In "Three Sunsets and Other Poems," Lewis Carroll explores the delicate interplay between reality and imagination through a series of whimsical and thought-provoking verses. Often celebrated for his masterful use of language and inventive wordplay, Carroll's poems capture fleeting moments of beauty, nostalgia, and reflection. The collection stands out for its lyrical charm and vivid imagery, representative of the Victorian era's fascination with both nonsense and profound philosophical inquiry. Each poem serves as a canvas depicting the ephemeral nature of time, illustrated through the metaphor of sunsets, suggesting a harmonious blend of playful spirit and deeper existential contemplation. Lewis Carroll, known primarily for his celebrated works "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass," was heavily influenced by his background in mathematics and logic. His fascination with the absurd, coupled with his keen insights into human nature and society, propelled him into the realm of poetry. Carroll's adeptness at merging whimsical scenarios with insightful commentary is evident in this collection, which reflects his unique voice and his ability to engage readers in a conversation about life's complexities. For readers seeking an enchanting blend of imagination and philosophical introspection, "Three Sunsets and Other Poems" is a must-read. Carroll's ability to traverse the realms of light-hearted humor and profound insight invites readers to ponder their own perceptions of reality. This collection not only entertains but also provokes thoughtful reflection on the beauty and transience of existence, making it an essential addition to any literary repertoire.
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Rating★★★★ 3.5 (71)
Includes Goodreads
GenrePoetry
Length38 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Titlepage
2Text
THROUGH THE LOOKING-GLASS (Illustrated Edition)Lewis Carroll3h 46m4.2 (355.4K)$0.99 · $0.00
Fantastische Reisen: Abenteuerromane für KinderLewis Carroll, Selma Lagerlöf, Jules Verne, Carlo Collodi, Wilhelm Hauff, Gerdt von Bassewitz, Gertrud Prellwitz, E.T.A. Hoffmann, Heinrich Seidel, Dorothea Schlegel, Kurd Laßwitz, Jonathan Swift, Christoph Martin Wieland, Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen169h 34m$1 · $0.00
Zauberhafte Geschichten: Fantasy-Romane + Märchen + Magische Abenteuer (Über 90 Klassiker in einem Buch - Illustrierte Ausgabe)Lewis Carroll, Selma Lagerlöf, Oscar Wilde, Charles Dickens, Hans Christian Andersen, Gustav Weil, Jacob Grimm, Wilhelm Grimm, E.T.A. Hoffmann, Carlo Collodi, Friedrich de la Motte Fouqué, Gerdt von Bassewitz, Dorothea Schlegel, Gottfried Keller, Heinrich Seidel, Lothar Meggendorfer, Rosalie Koch108h 1m4.3 (13)$2 · $0.00
The Big Book of Fairytales & Fantasy ClassicsLewis Carroll, Oscar Wilde, George MacDonald, Andrew Lang, Maurice Maeterlinck, Johnny Gruelle, John Ruskin, Arthur Ransome, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Georgette Leblanc, Carl Sandburg, Evelyn Sharp, Marion St. John Webb, J. M. Barrie, R. Nisbet Bain, Hans Christian Andersen, Mary Louisa Molesworth, Brothers Grimm, W. R. S. Ralston395h 38m4.5 (19)$0.99 · $0.00
Alicia en el País de las Maravillas (Anotado)Lewis Carroll4h 44m$0.99 · $0.00
The Complete Novels of Lewis Carroll (Annotated)Lewis Carroll31h 39m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Children's Books of Lewis Carroll (Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)Lewis Carroll, Harry Furniss, Henry Holiday25h 34m$2 · $0.00
The Original Version of Alice's Adventures Under Ground + Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (Annotated)Lewis Carroll5h 51m4.2 (27)$2 · $0.00
The Poetry Collections of Lewis Carroll (Annotated)Lewis Carroll7h 55m$2 · $0.00
The Collected Short Stories of Lewis Carroll (Annotated)Lewis Carroll7h 27m$2 · $0.00
The Complete Works of Lewis Carroll With All the Original Illustrations + The Life and Letters of Lewis Carroll (Annotated)Lewis Carroll46h 34m4.5 (2.3K)$2 · $0.00
Selected Mathematical Works: Symbolic Logic + The Game of Logic + Feeding the Mind: by Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, alias Lewis Carroll (Annotated)Lewis Carroll8h 35m$2 · $0.00
Alicia en el País de las MaravillasLewis Carroll1h 48m4.2 (550.9K)$7 · $0.00
The Wonderful Land of Bed-Time StoriesLewis Carroll, Oscar Wilde, George MacDonald, Jack London, Louisa May Alcott, Laura Lee Hope, Andrew Lang, Maurice Maeterlinck, Johnny Gruelle, Aesop, Hugh Lofting, Anna Sewell, Rudyard Kipling, Beatrix Potter, John Ruskin, Arthur Ransome, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Georgette Leblanc, Carl Sandburg, Evelyn Sharp, Marion St. John Webb, L. Frank Baum, J. M. Barrie, R. Nisbet Bain, E. T. A. Hoffmann, Hans Christian Andersen, Vishnu Sharma, Margery Williams, Mary Louisa Molesworth, Howard R. Garis, Brothers Grimm, Thornton Burgess, Valery Carrick, W. R. S. Ralston537h 33m4.4 (13)$2 · $0.00
Alice im Wunderland (Kommentiert)Lewis Carroll5h 1m$1 · $0.00
Alicia en el País de las Maravillas (Anotado)Lewis Carroll4h 43m4.3 (2.7K)$0.99 · $0.00
Lewis Carroll: The Complete Novels (The Greatest Novelists of All Time – Book 12) (Annotated)Lewis Carroll31h 33m$3 · $0.00
The Complete Works of Lewis Carroll (Illustrated Edition) (Annotated)Lewis Carroll43h 13m4.3 (37K)$2 · $0.00
Alice's Adventures in WonderlandLewis Carroll1h 5m4.1 (550.2K)$2 · $0.00
Aventures d'Alice au pays des merveillesLewis Carroll4h 16m3.9 (171)$2 · $0.00
Dickinson: The Complete Works (Annotated)Emily Dickinson16h 56m4.6 (2.3K)$0.99 · $0.00
TerraformPropaganda5h 39m4.7 (594)$24 · $0.00
Maybe You Never Cry AgainBernie Mac4h 25m4.6 (3K)$20 · $0.00
Inquire WithinIn-Q2h 18m4.6 (993)$16 · $0.00
The Poetic EddaJackson Crawford6h 24m4.5 (19.8K)$17
The Complete Poetry (The Classic Illustrated Edition)Samuel Taylor Coleridge26h 29m4.6 (1.3K)$0.99 · $0.00
The Weary Blues (Annotated)Langston Hughes2h 13m4.5 (4.6K)$2 · $0.00
The Complete Poetical Works of Edgar Allan Poe (Illustrated)Edgar Allan Poe18h 27m4.5 (4.2K)$2 · $0.00
Stranger MusicLeonard Cohen5h 45m4.5 (3.5K)$20
The Essential Rumi, New Expanded EditionJalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi9h 24m4.5 (56.9K)$20
The Complete Poetry (Annotated)Oscar Wilde6h 44m4.5 (15.5K)$2 · $0.00
Saundarya LahariUnknown Author3h 16m4.6 (256)$18 · $0.00
The Mesnevi (Annotated)Maulana Jalal al-Din Rumi18h 41m4.5 (4.2K)$2 · $0.00
Songs of a SourdoughRobert W. Service2h 13m4.5 (13.6K)$1 · $0.00
Little Flower of Jesus (Annotated)Thérèse of Lisieux5h 4m4.5 (1.4K)$0.99 · $0.00
The Poems of LeopardiGiacomo Leopardi3h 9m4.5 (3.6K)$2 · $0.00
Nikki Giovanni: Love Poems & A Good CryNikki Giovanni2h 44m4.6 (405)$18 · $0.00
The Complete Poetry of Walt Whitman (Annotated)Walt Whitman19h 58m4.5 (4.2K)$0.99 · $0.00
A Year with RumiColeman Barks5h 56m4.5 (2.6K)$24 · $0.00
Complete Poetry of Rudyard Kipling (Annotated)Rudyard Kipling22h 50m4.5 (2.6K)$1.99 · $0.00
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