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Through the Looking-Glass

"Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There" is a classic children's novel written by Lewis Carroll, the pen name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson. Published in 1871, it is the sequel to Carroll's earlier book, "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" (1865). The story begins with Alice, now a little older, growing bored and restless while sitting with her sister on a riverbank. To alleviate her boredom, Alice decides to step through a mirror and enter a strange, upside-down world where everything is exactly the opposite of what it is in reality. Here, she encounters a host of peculiar characters, including the White Queen, the Red Queen, and Tweedledum and Tweedledee, as she makes her way through a series of fantastical landscapes and situations. Through the Looking-Glass is a work of literary nonsense, full of riddles, puzzles, and wordplay. It explores themes of logic, identity, and time, and is often seen as a commentary on the social conventions and absurdities of Victorian England. The book is also notable for its use of mathematical concepts, such as the Red Queen's explanation of the concept of "moving while staying in the same place," which is thought to be a reference to the idea of "absolute space" in physics. Despite its many layers of meaning, Through the Looking-Glass is above all a delightful and entertaining story, full of humor, wit, and charm. Its memorable characters, imaginative settings, and clever use of language have made it a beloved classic of children's literature, and a perennial favorite among readers of all ages. Whether you're a fan of Alice's earlier adventures in Wonderland, or are new to the world of Carroll's imagination, Through the Looking-Glass is a book that is sure to captivate and delight you...