Lewis Carroll Writer

Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (/ˈtʃɑrlz ˈlʌtwɪdʒ ˈdɒdsən/; 27 January 1832 – 14 January 1898), better known by his pen name, Lewis Carroll (/ˈkærəl/), was an English writer, mathematician, logician, Anglican deacon and photographer. His most famous writings are Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, its sequel Through the Looking-Glass, which includes the poem Jabberwocky, and the poem The Hunting of the Snark, all examples of the genre of literary nonsense. He is noted for his facility at word play, logic, and fantasy. There are societies in many parts of the world (including the United Kingdom, Japan, the United States, and New Zealand) dedicated to the enjoyment and promotion of his works and the investigation of his life.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	Dodgson Charles Lutwidge (real name)
Pseudonym	Lewis Carroll
Birth date	January 27, 1832
Birth place	Cheshire , Daresbury
Date of death	January 14, 1898
Place of death	Guildford

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genre	Linear algebra Mathematical logic Fantasy literature Children's literature Voting system Literary nonsense
notable work	Jabberwocky Alice's Adventures in Wonderland The Hunting of the Snark Through the Looking-Glass