The Hunting of the Snark: An Agony in Eight Fits: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
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The Hunting of the Snark: An Agony in Eight Fits is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Carroll, Lewis (1832–1898).
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"The Hunting of the Snark: An Agony in Eight Fits" by Lewis Carroll is a nonsense poem written between 1874 and 1876. A crew of ten peculiar characters embarks on an absurd quest to hunt the mysterious Snark, guided only by a blank map. Their journey becomes increasingly strange as they encounter fantastical creatures and face a terrifying possibility: the Snark might actually be a deadly Boojum. When one crew member finally discovers their quarry, he vanishes without a trace, confirming their darkest fears.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Hunting of the Snark: An Agony in Eight Fits
- Author credits: Carroll, Lewis (1832–1898)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Nonsense verses, English
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Classics of Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Poetry
- Children's Literature
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