Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)

Approximate level
B1
Length
27,255 words
Reading time
2 h 16 min
Chapters
12
Language
English
On Project Gutenberg since
2008

This classic story follows a young girl named Alice who falls down a rabbit hole into a surreal world. Written in the mid nineteenth century, the book uses imaginative and playful language. You will encounter many creative descriptions and whimsical dialogue. The sentences are often long and descriptive, which provides a good challenge for learners. The themes focus on curiosity, logic, and the transition from childhood to adulthood. It is a helpful text for practicing narrative tenses and descriptive vocabulary.

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Subjects

  • Fantasy fiction
  • Children's stories
  • Imaginary places -- Juvenile fiction
  • Alice (Fictitious character from Carroll) -- Juvenile fiction

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