Aventures d'Alice au pays des merveilles

Aventures d'Alice au pays des merveilles

Lewis Carroll, John Tenniel and Henri Bué (1832-1898)

Approximate level
B2
Length
28,433 words
Reading time
2 h 22 min
Chapters
14
Language
French
On Project Gutenberg since
2017

This classic story follows a young girl named Alice who falls into a surreal world after chasing a rabbit. The French translation uses descriptive language and whimsical vocabulary, making it an engaging read for learners. While the narrative is imaginative and lighthearted, the sentence structures can be quite long and complex, often featuring multiple clauses and parenthetical thoughts. This requires careful attention to grammar and syntax, providing a good challenge for those looking to improve their reading comprehension in French.

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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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