Alice and Her Secrets
Since its publication in 1865, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland has delighted generations, and part of its success is due to John Tenniel’s iconic illustrations. His detailed and expressive drawings helped shape Lewis Carroll’s imagination and remain a reference in modern editions, keeping alive the image of Alice and the characters who have become symbols of children’s literature.
Another curious detail concerns the Queen of Hearts, famous for ordering “Off with their heads!”. Despite her reputation as a ruthless villain, Carroll did not create her as a classic antagonist, but rather as a satire of authoritarianism and tyranny. The caricatured character is a humorous critique of exaggerated power, turning what could have been a feared villain into an absurd and memorable figure.
Between striking illustrations and multi-layered characters, Alice in Wonderland shows that the work goes far beyond children’s fantasy: it is also a reflection of its author’s intelligence and subtle humor, who combined art and social critique in a way unprecedented for his time.
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