Feeding the Mind (eBook)

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2022
137 Seiten
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Feeding the Mind - Lewis Carroll
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In Lewis Carroll's 'Feeding the Mind', readers are transported into a whimsical and thought-provoking journey filled with riddles, puzzles, and philosophical insights. Written in a playful and witty style reminiscent of Carroll's famous 'Alice in Wonderland', this book challenges readers to expand their minds and think outside the box. Through a series of essays and reflections, Carroll explores the importance of curiosity, creativity, and imagination in intellectual pursuits. The book's unique blend of literary fiction and educational philosophy makes it a captivating and enlightening read for both scholars and casual readers alike. Lewis Carroll, best known for his children's literature, was also a mathematician and logician, which is evident in the clever puzzles and logical reasoning presented in 'Feeding the Mind'. His multifaceted background and keen intellect shine through in this work, demonstrating his deep understanding of the human mind and the power of intellectual stimulation. I highly recommend 'Feeding the Mind' to anyone interested in exploring the intersections between literature, philosophy, and intellectual growth. Carroll's blend of wit and wisdom makes this book a timeless classic that continues to inspire readers to feed their minds and expand their horizons.

Born Charles Lutwidge Dodgson on January 27, 1832, Lewis Carroll was a renowned English writer, mathematician, logician, Anglican deacon, and photographer. Best known for his enduring works of children's fiction, notably 'Alice's Adventures in Wonderland' (1865) and its sequel 'Through the Looking-Glass' (1871), his writings have transcended age, offering a peculiar blend of whimsy, satirical commentary on Victorian society, and linguistic dexterity. Apart from his literary endeavors, Carroll's scholarly contributions as a lecturer in mathematics at Christ Church, Oxford, are also significant. His lesser-known yet insightful essay 'Feeding the Mind' (1907), published posthumously, delves into the importance of intellectual nourishment and cultivation of the mind, echoing the intellectual spirit that Carroll imbued in all his creative pursuits. Not merely an author of fanciful tales, Carroll possessed an adeptness for playing with logic and structure, often embedding mathematical concepts into his literary works, and thereby enticing readers into deeper layers of interpretation. His influence on both children's literature and the genre of literary nonsense is vast and persists even in contemporary literary circles. Carroll's imaginative storytelling, where logic intertwines with fantasy, continues to captivate, amuse, and provoke thought among readers, scholars, and literary aficionados worldwide.

Erscheint lt. Verlag 16.9.2022
Verlagsort Prague
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Literatur
Schulbuch / Wörterbuch Erwachsenenbildung
Schlagworte 19th century authors • Alice in Wonderland author • Books and reading • Books General • British Literature Classics • Classical literature • eloquent prose • Enduring literary value • Ethics in Literature • Great Britain • Intellectual Engagement • intellectual nourishment • Lewis Carroll essays • Literary Criticism and Theory • Literary didacticism • Literary legacy • Mental cultivation musings • Paleography • philosophy of mind in literature • Self-improvement ideals • Victorian education • Victorian era essays • Whimsical reflection • Writing
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