Lewis Carroll

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • Pen name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson: "Lewis Carroll" is the pseudonym used by the English writer, mathematician, and photographer Charles Lutwidge Dodgson. He is primarily remembered for his classic children's fantasy literature.
Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" was written by Lewis Carroll.
    • The whimsical poems and stories of Lewis Carroll continue to enchant readers of all ages.
Advanced Usage
  • Used attributively to describe his style or works: The name can be used adjectivally to describe the characteristic nonsense, logic, or fantasy found in his writings.
    • The party had a Lewis Carroll theme, with guests dressed as characters from his books.
    • His writing exhibits a Lewis Carroll-esque playfulness with language.
Variants and Related Words
  • Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (n): The real name of the author who wrote under the pen name Lewis Carroll.
  • Carrollian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Lewis Carroll or his works.
    • The story has a Carrollian logic that turns the ordinary world upside down.
Synonyms
  • Charles Dodgson: His birth name, often used in formal or academic contexts.
  • The author of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: A descriptive synonym identifying him by his most famous work.
Related Phrases
  • Down the rabbit hole: An idiom originating from , meaning to enter a confusing, disorienting, or difficult situation, especially one that becomes increasingly strange.
    • Starting this research project felt like going down a rabbit hole.
  • Jabberwocky: From his poem of the same name, often used to describe speech or writing that is nonsensical or unintelligible.
    • The technical manual was complete Jabberwocky to me.
Noun
  1. English author; Charles Dodgson was an Oxford don of mathematics who is remembered for the children's stories he wrote under the pen name Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)

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