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You have found The Lewis Carroll Library: a most respectable collection of unrespectable tales, where words may walk backwards, time may forget its manners, and a sentence will occasionally tumble headlong into a pun. Here we read the books entire - every chapter, every curiosity - turning pages as one might turn a looking-glass: expecting, at any moment, to find the world on the other side behaving rather differently.

So settle comfortably, keep a corner of your imagination unbuttoned, and - if you happen to see a White Rabbit hurrying past - do try to listen faster.]]>enFictionPublic domainhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/c0d4705d3db66aa97d8b0a4c7c369463.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-lewis-carroll-library--6872712Mon, 24 Aug 2026 22:21:43 +0000Lewis CarrollGood Old Classicsfeeds@spreaker.comWelcome, dear Listener - pray step quietly, for the shelves are dozing. You have found The Lewis Carroll Library: a most respectable collection of unrespectable tales, where words may walk backwards, time may forget its manners, and a sentence will...
You have found The Lewis Carroll Library: a most respectable collection of unrespectable tales, where words may walk backwards, time may forget its manners, and a sentence will occasionally tumble headlong into a pun. Here we read the books entire - every chapter, every curiosity - turning pages as one might turn a looking-glass: expecting, at any moment, to find the world on the other side behaving rather differently.

So settle comfortably, keep a corner of your imagination unbuttoned, and - if you happen to see a White Rabbit hurrying past - do try to listen faster.]]>false20aaa66b-4227-5a51-b437-e2a7f1d58aa8serialhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alice-s-adventures-in-wonderland-chapter-1-down-the-rabbit-hole--69864988https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69864988Sat, 07 Feb 2026 19:39:26 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a curious young girl named Alice, wearied by her idle afternoon, follows a remarkable White Rabbit down a deep rabbit-hole, leading her into a most peculiar underground passage. There she discovers a small golden key, a bottle with a...787false11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alice-s-adventures-in-wonderland-chapter-2-the-pool-of-tears--69864986https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69864986Sun, 08 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which Alice undergoes astonishing changes in size and finds herself swimming in a pool of tears alongside a motley group of creatures, including a rather testy mouse. As she endeavours to engage the mouse in conversation, she encounters whimsical...756false12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alice-s-adventures-in-wonderland-chapter-3-a-caucus-race-and-a-long-tale--69864981https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69864981Mon, 09 Feb 2026 18:30:03 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a curious assembly of bedraggled birds and creatures, freshly emerged from a most inconvenient wetting, seek to dry themselves through a most curious and nonsensical race, presided over by the solemn Dodo and involving prizes of comfits and...620false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alice-s-adventures-in-wonderland-chapter-4-the-rabbit-sends-in-a-little-bill--69864990https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69864990Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a most curious adventure ensues as Alice, having grown to an inconvenient size, finds herself confined in a strange house and encounters a most perplexing conversation with a clubbable caterpillar, all whilst contending with the troublesome...874false14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alice-s-adventures-in-wonderland-chapter-5-advice-from-a-caterpillar--69864980https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69864980Wed, 11 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which Alice encounters a rather perplexing Caterpillar, whose cryptic questions and advice leave her reflecting upon the curious transformations she has undergone. With a thoughtful nibble upon the magical mushroom's two sides, she experiments with...788false15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alice-s-adventures-in-wonderland-chapter-6-pig-and-pepper--69864984https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69864984Thu, 12 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which Alice encounters a pair of oddly fashioned footmen delivering an invitation and finds herself admitted to a smoke-filled kitchen where the Duchess wields an unconventional and rather tempestuous domestic scene, including a most peculiar baby....950false16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alice-s-adventures-in-wonderland-chapter-7-a-mad-tea-party--69864982https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69864982Fri, 13 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which Alice finds herself at an exceedingly curious tea-party where time appears to have stopped, and riddles and nonsense abound with a drowsy Dormouse and two odd companions. Becoming quite tired of their foolishness, she departs to discover a...852false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alice-s-adventures-in-wonderland-chapter-8-the-queen-s-crocquet-ground--69864987https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69864987Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which Alice discovers the curious task of gardeners painting white roses red to avoid the Queen’s wrath, and soon finds herself in the midst of a bizarre croquet game where flamingoes and hedgehogs replace mallets and balls, all under the sharp...858false18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alice-s-adventures-in-wonderland-chapter-9-the-mock-turtle-s-story--69864979https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69864979Sun, 15 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which Alice finds herself in the company of the Duchess and the Queen, where she encounters curious morals, sharp chins, and the precariousness of royal temper, before being introduced to the odd but melancholy Mock Turtle and his peculiar...863false19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alice-s-adventures-in-wonderland-chapter-10-the-lobster-quadrille--69864985https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69864985Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which Alice encounters the sorrowful Mock Turtle and the lively Gryphon, who together introduce her to the whimsical Lobster Quadrille dance and some curious sea-creature songs. Between earnest recitations and peculiar explanations, they share...911false110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alice-s-adventures-in-wonderland-chapter-11-who-stole-the-tarts--69864989https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69864989Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which Alice finds herself amidst a most extraordinary court proceeding presided over by the King and Queen of Hearts, where peculiar witnesses and a very perplexing trial occupy the attention of all concerned. The curious customs and whimsical...702false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alice-s-adventures-in-wonderland-chapter-12-alice-s-evidence--69864983https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69864983Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which Alice, having caused a commotion in the courtroom by overturning the jury-box, finds herself embroiled in a perplexing trial centred around a mysterious set of verses with no clear meaning. As the Queen demands immediate sentencing and chaos...802false112fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/through-the-looking-glass-chapter-i-looking-glass-house--70066355https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70066355Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which Alice, engaged in a gentle confabulation with her mischievous kitten, is beguiled by a mysterious, shimmering Looking-glass that softens like gauze and allows her to step through into an uncanny room where chessmen walk and talk with curious...1375false21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/through-the-looking-glass-chapter-ii-the-garden-of-live-flowers--70066349https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70066349Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which Alice finds herself caught in a puzzling garden where flowers converse with curious wit and the landscape resembles a vast chessboard, brimming with strange rules and figures. Encouraged by the Red Queen, she embarks upon a lively, breathless...1215false22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/through-the-looking-glass-chapter-iii-looking-glass-insects--70066351https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70066351Sat, 21 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which Alice embarks on a curious journey through a whimsical land, encountering an elephant disguised as a bee and navigating a peculiar railway carriage filled with eccentric passengers who demand tickets. She then makes the acquaintance of a...1242false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/through-the-looking-glass-chapter-iv-tweedledum-and-tweedledee--70066354https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70066354Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:30:06 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which Alice encounters the curious twins Tweedledum and Tweedledee, whose playful antics include dancing, reciting poetry, and preparing for a most serious battle over a broken rattle. Together they lead her to the slumbering Red King and into a...1238false24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/through-the-looking-glass-chapter-v-wool-and-water--70066353https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70066353Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:30:13 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which Alice encounters the peculiarly dishevelled White Queen, who lives in a world where time and events are curiously reversed and logic is delightfully perplexed, leading to whimsical discourse about memory, punishment, and the nature of belief....1301false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/through-the-looking-glass-chapter-vi-humpty-dumpty--70066357https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70066357Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:30:13 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which Alice encounters the curious and rather obstinate Humpty Dumpty perched atop a high wall, whose peculiar notions on language and un-birthday presents lead to a whimsical and perplexing discourse. Their conversation culminates in Humpty...1363false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/through-the-looking-glass-chapter-vii-the-lion-and-the-unicorn--70066356https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70066356Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:30:09 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which Alice encounters a bustling troop of soldiers and converses with the White King and his peculiar messengers, Haigha and Hatta, before witnessing the Lion and the Unicorn’s boisterous contest accompanied by plum-cake and the curious customs of...1142false27fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/through-the-looking-glass-chapter-viii-it-s-my-own-invention--70066359https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70066359Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which Alice encounters two knights engaged in an absurd and noisy duel over her possession, before one escorts her thoughtfully through the woods whilst delighting her with whimsical inventions and a curious ballad. Their odd companionship...1595false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/through-the-looking-glass-chapter-ix-queen-alice--70066352https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70066352Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:30:09 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which Alice finds herself suddenly crowned Queen and endeavours to navigate the curious etiquettes and riddles of her new court, attended by the ever-improvingly perplexing Red and White Queens. Amidst whimsical lessons, nonsensical sums, and a...1765false29fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/through-the-looking-glass-chapter-x-shaking--70066360https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70066360Sat, 28 Feb 2026 18:30:04 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which Alice endeavours to understand the curious nature of the Red Queen by giving her a most vigorous shake, observing with a mixture of astonishment and bemusement the peculiar changes that befall her. The Queen remains entirely passive, her...49false210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/through-the-looking-glass-chapter-xi-waking--70066358https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70066358Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a curious encounter unfolds, revealing the true nature of a seemingly mysterious creature with whimsical delight. The gentle interplay between imagination and reality unfolds softly, inviting one to ponder the charming surprises that lie just...28false211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/through-the-looking-glass-chapter-xii-which-dreamed-it--70066350https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70066350Mon, 02 Mar 2026 18:30:04 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which Alice awakens from a delightful dream only to find her little kitten purring beside her, prompting a whimsical reflection on the curious nature of dreams and the powers of transformation. Amid playful chatter and affectionate musings, the...341false212fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alice-s-adventures-underground-chapter-i-down-the-rabbit-hole-the-pool-of-tears--70067316https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70067316Tue, 03 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a curious young lady named Alice tumbles down a curious rabbit-hole and finds herself shrinking and growing in a peculiar subterranean hall, puzzling over keys, doors, and the oddities of size. As she navigates this strange new world, she...1463false31fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alice-s-adventures-underground-chapter-ii-a-long-tale-the-rabbit-sends-in-a-little-bill--70067314https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70067314Wed, 04 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a soggy assembly of birds and beasts convene to seek warmth and share tales by the riverside, their companionship mingled with a curious mixture of politeness and petulance. Alice, having partaken of a mysterious draught at the Rabbit's...1173false32fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alice-s-adventures-underground-chapter-iii-advice-from-a-caterpillar--70067315https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70067315Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which Alice encounters a confounding caterpillar whose leisurely riddles and cryptic advice about a certain mushroom lead her to curious changes in her size, bringing about whimsical predicaments and peculiar conversations in the midst of the wood....943false33fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alice-s-adventures-underground-chapter-iv-the-queen-s-croquetground-the-mock-turtle-s-story-the-lobster-quadrille-who-stole-the-tarts--70067313https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70067313Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which Alice observes the peculiar gardeners hastily painting white roses red to avoid the Queen's wrath, and thereafter encounters a fantastical royal procession leading to a bewildering game of croquet with live hedgehogs and ostriches. She then...1278false34fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-preface--70071700https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071700Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a whimsical author recounts how scattered dreams, borrowed remarks, and stubborn scraps of fancy were coaxed—after much delightful chaos—into the shape of a most curious book, while he puzzles over originality, “padding,” and the secret...1365false41fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-chapter-1-less-bread-more-taxes--70071695https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071695Sun, 08 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a lively and somewhat muddled procession called the 'march up' unfolds outside the palace, while the dignified figures within prepare to address the gathered crowd, and the charming little Sylvie and her spirited companion Bruno set off on a...1061false42fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-chapter-2-l-amie-inconnue--70071705https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071705Mon, 09 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which we find ourselves aboard a rumbling train, where a mysterious veiled lady ignites a curious experiment in telepathy, gradually revealing the sweet visage of little Sylvie amidst reflections on science, books, and the riddle of Fate. Our...934false43fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-chapter-3-birthday-presents--70071708https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071708Tue, 10 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a dignified assembly grapples with the confounding cries of the populace and the curious machinations of governance, attended by the charming antics of children and the lively discourse of learned Professors. Amidst misunderstandings and...990false44fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-chapter-4-a-cunning-conspiracy--70071719https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071719Wed, 11 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a succession of officialdoms and legal parchments set the stage for an amusingly cunning scheme, played out under the very noses of those who fancy themselves in command. Meanwhile, the innocent sorrow of two children and the pitiful...882false45fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-chapter-5-a-beggar-s-palace--70071707https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071707Thu, 12 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a chance meeting on a railway platform sparks a lively conversation about ghosts, literature, and the curious habits of early birds, leading our narrator and two children into a mysterious garden where unexpected transformations await. Amidst...1140false46fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-chapter-6-the-magic-locket--70071696https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071696Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a fairy-tale journey carries Sylvie and Bruno through the mystical province of Elfland, revealing curious fruits that defy taste and treasured lockets that speak softly of love’s delicate balance. Meanwhile, in the bustling world beyond,...915false47fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-chapter-7-the-barons-embassy--70071697https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071697Sat, 14 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a tender-hearted lady devises a delightful woodland picnic for two bewildered children, while a proud visitor is introduced to the varied talents of a clever boy amidst a garden of curious song and whimsical antics. Meanwhile, the family’s...797false48fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-chapter-8-a-ride-on-a-lion--70071698https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071698Sun, 15 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a peaceful afternoon at Elveston Hall unfolds with amiable conversation about curious paradoxes of weight and falling objects, followed by a serene seaside stroll where attentive eyes explore a lively poolside world and catch the echoes of a...785false49fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-chapter-9-a-jester-and-a-bear--70071718https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071718Mon, 16 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which the garden’s peace is once again displaced by a charming chaos of lessons refused and disguises donned, with bears and fools making merry appearances in the library’s confines. Amidst whispered conspiracies and lively repartee, the household...973false410fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-chapter-10-the-other-professor--70071720https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071720Tue, 17 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which the eccentric Professor befriends Sylvie and Bruno, amusingly confusing rabbits for clocks and discussing the peculiar habits of the Other Professor, who is both dreamy and devoted to his books. Together they explore mysterious passages and...874false411fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-chapter-11-peter-and-paul--70071699https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071699Wed, 18 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a carefully detailed tale unfolds of Peter’s trials with a most inconvenient loan, where promises and punctualities play a curious game, and the nature of generosity is examined with quaint, poetic grace. The dialogue, rich in whimsical verse...619false412fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-chapter-12-a-musical-gardener--70071703https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071703Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a wise Professor, a vigilant Other Professor, and their little companions ponder the curious nature of dividing a bumble-bee and the length of a day, while lamenting small miseries and the strictness of their surroundings. Together, they seek...939false413fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-chapter-13-a-visit-to-dogland--70071704https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071704Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which Sylvie and Bruno, weary travellers, seek refuge in an extraordinary palace governed by dogs, where courtly ceremony mingles with playful affection, revealing charming insights into canine society and the nature of friendship. Meanwhile, a...1078false414fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-chapter-14-fairy-sylvie--70071701https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071701Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a warm, languid summer day reveals the secretive affections of a young man and introduces us to the gentle, diminutive Sylvie and the mischievous Bruno, Fairies whose garden and quaint manners enchant with quiet delight. Through playful...1444false415fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-chapter-15-bruno-s-revenge--70071713https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071713Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a diligent little gardener named Bruno unveils his curious methods and delightful fairy acquaintances, including preparations for a Fairy-King’s dinner-party and a charming musical performance with hare-bells. Amidst tender moments of...1010false416fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-chapter-16-a-changed-crocodile--70071706https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071706Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which the commonplace humbly reinstates its reign, and a charming invitation to a woodland picnic brings together familiar faces and new tiny acquaintances, lending the hour a gentle sparkle of delight. Here, amidst tales of curious machines and...829false417fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-chapter-17-the-three-badgers--70071702https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071702Tue, 24 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a picturesque picnic unfolds amidst old ruins, enlivened by the gentle banter of kindred spirits and punctuated by a solemn yet rather tedious discourse on art and nature. The company’s amusements take a whimsical turn as songs about badgers...1309false418fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-chapter-18-queer-street-number-forty--70071709https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071709Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a cheerful company picnics near the ivy-clad ruins, where the introduction of a handsome young soldier stirs a medley of moods and philosophical musings on nature and logic lightly pastime the afternoon. Afterwards, a whimsical figure calling...1113false419fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-chapter-19-how-to-make-a-phlizz--70071716https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071716Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a quiet country Sunday reveals a refreshing, unadorned church service that gently stirs reflections on the nature of selfishness and the earnestness of true generosity. Later, a chance encounter by the station leads to a whimsical reunion...1064false420fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-chapter-20-light-come-light-go--70071715https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071715Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a visit to a stately home takes an unexpected turn as a curious bouquet of exotic flowers causes quite a stir among its botanical aficionados, while the children quietly vanish to avoid awkward questions. Amidst whimsical debates on the sizes...1120false421fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-chapter-21-through-the-ivory-door--70071710https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071710Sat, 28 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which the tender and playful Sylvie and her brother Bruno embark on a curious expedition through the enchanted Ivory Door, encountering whimsical sorrows and small adventures amongst dindledums and blackberries. Meanwhile, a learned Professor...1398false422fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-chapter-22-crossing-the-line--70071711https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071711Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:30:03 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a gentle party of friends gather at the railway station to await news, passing the time with whimsical dramatizations and reflections on the theatre of life as observed through the bustle of everyday scenes and the wisdom of an aged Earl. A...1449false423fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-chapter-23-an-outlandish-watch--70071714https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071714Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which an inventive Magic Watch allows the narrator to pause, repeat, or even reverse moments in time, revealing both the charm and melancholy of attempting to undo misfortunes. Meanwhile, curious scenes unfold in reverse—from undone needlework to...1166false424fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-chapter-24-the-frogs-birthday-treat--70071717https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071717Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a lost Royal Baby and a fête for frogs lead to a curious theatrical performance, complete with queerly cooked soup and whimsical enactments of Shakespearean heroes by a most unconventional actor. The ensuing tale, full of lively chatter and...1504false425fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-chapter-25-looking-eastward--70071712https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071712Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a gentle conversation unfolds on the nature of the Sabbath, free will, and the power of prayer, accompanied by reflections on the joys and sorrows that interlace human life with hope and faith. Meanwhile, thoughtful musings on the making of...983false426fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-concluded-preface--70071848https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071848Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which the author, with a gentle blend of gratitude and candour, addresses critics and curiosities regarding his previous volume, enlightening readers on the curious origins and peculiarities woven into the fabric of his tale. He further expounds on...1648false51fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-concluded-chapter-1-bruno-s-lessons--70071849https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071849Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which the narrator, feeling the dull ache of solitude in town, unexpectedly encounters his whimsical fairy-friends Bruno and Sylvie once more, whose playful lessons and quaint conversations bring a gentle sparkle to a dreary afternoon. As a sudden...1283false52fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-concluded-chapter-2-love-s-curfew--70071847https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071847Sat, 04 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a journey rekindles tender memories on a solitary platform bench, leading to a candid reunion filled with gentle wit and sober reflections. The conversation meanders through delicate matters of duty, faith, and broken promises, while the...1101false53fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-concluded-chapter-3-streaks-of-dawn--70071850https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071850Sun, 05 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a thoughtful discourse unfolds on the nature of wealth, idle mouths, and the morality of charity, punctuated by whimsical interludes with invisible sprites and a gentle intervention to bring two souls together. The conversation wanders...1058false54fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-concluded-chapter-4-the-dog-king--70071851https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071851Mon, 06 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which the whimsical party navigates puzzling encounters with invisible and audible companions, engaging in charmingly absurd misunderstandings and a playful chase with a thieving youth aided by a magical dog. The journey leads them to Hunter’s...876false55fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-concluded-chapter-5-matilda-jane--70071852https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071852Tue, 07 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a kindly farmer’s wife hospitably welcomes visitors and offers a slice of cake, whilst her children and their simple worries gently unfold amidst rustic charm and a doll named Matilda Jane; we witness quaint musings on poetry and drink, and...1026false56fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-concluded-chapter-6-willie-s-wife--70071857https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071857Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a resolute gentleman named Willie, aided tenderly by two children, resists the lure of drink to confront the heavy sorrows and hardships awaiting him at home, where love and despair entwine beneath a humble roof. Meanwhile, the observer finds...853false57fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-concluded-chapter-7-fortunatus-purse--70071854https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071854Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a delightful afternoon unfolds with Lady Muriel, whose innocent joy and childlike wonder illuminate the mysteries of a peculiar purse and the curious mechanical marvels of a stranger named Mein Herr. Together they explore whimsical notions of...1145false58fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-concluded-chapter-8-in-a-shady-place--70071853https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071853Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a leisurely afternoon at the Hall unfolds into a thoughtful discourse on the nature of moral responsibility and human sin, framed by playfully imagined roles and a gentle teasing of letter-writing conventions. The tranquil scene is quietly...1002false59fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-concluded-chapter-9-the-farewell-party--70071856https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071856Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a lively dinner party unspools with curious discussions on music, lunacy, and the virtues of small stakes at whist, all enlivened by a spirited debut of new acquaintances and scholarly foreigners. Amid witty banter and thoughtful reflections...1412false510fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-concluded-chapter-10-jabbering-and-jam--70071858https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071858Sun, 12 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a party of gentlemen engage in a most curious and earnest debate over the subtleties of jam, while the arrival of two small children introduces a gentle disruption, full of innocent wit and charming misunderstandings. The evening unfolds with...1131false511fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-concluded-chapter-11-the-man-in-the-moon--70071855https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071855Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a genial old gentleman with eyes deep as time itself regales children and their guardian with whimsical tales of a land where people are lighter than water, maps are made on a grand and puzzling scale, and battles are fought with curious...938false512fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-concluded-chapter-12-fairy-music--70071864https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071864Tue, 14 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a musical prodigy named Sylvie enchants an assemblage with her delicate, bird-like piano playing, captivating all present despite her initial shyness. Subsequently, the narrative turns to a whimsical discourse on the follies of academic...1291false513fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-concluded-chapter-13-what-tottles-meant--70071863https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071863Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:30:04 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a lively song and a curious manuscript lead to a reflective discourse on the peculiar customs of politics and education as observed in a far-off land, where two opposing parties thwart progress and a strange examination system prevails. The...1401false514fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-concluded-chapter-14-bruno-s-picnic--70071861https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071861Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which two young storytellers engage in a lively exchange of whimsical tales, gently correcting each other's words and imagining curious creatures with peculiar habits, all the while weaving a delicate narrative of picnics and polite interactions...1530false515fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-concluded-chapter-15-the-little-foxes--70071860https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071860Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a whimsical tale unfolds on a hilltop picnic, where a lamb’s innocent trust leads it into the company of some rather mischievous foxes, and a brave lion intervenes with a dramatic roar and a decisive battle. Following this escapade, the...947false516fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-concluded-chapter-16-beyond-these-voices--70071865https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071865Sat, 18 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a charming social gathering is enlivened by a mysteriously vanishing song and the inexplicable disappearance of two children and their belongings, leaving the guests puzzled and searching in vain. Afterwards, a thoughtful discourse unfolds by...1124false517fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-concluded-chapter-17-to-the-rescue--70071862https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071862Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a sleepy Bruno insists on a soothing song to delay bedtime, and the gentle Sylvie weaves a lullaby full of whimsical creatures and nursery nonsense before settling him to rest on a magical leaf. Afterwards, somber tidings from a fever-ridden...1291false518fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-concluded-chapter-18-a-newspaper-cutting--70071859https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071859Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a quiet and grievous tale unfolds of a small fishing village laid waste by a relentless epidemic, and the brave souls who ventured into its silence to bear the last survivors away to safety. With gentle solemnity, the narrative honours those...327false519fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-concluded-chapter-19-a-fairy-duet--70071871https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071871Tue, 21 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which the narrator returns to a familiar village, where poignant memories mingle with gentle conversations on the mysteries of reason, instinct, and the unseen world, shared in the quiet company of an Earl and his daughter. Amidst the twilight of a...1688false520fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-concluded-chapter-20-gammon-and-spinach--70071868https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071868Wed, 22 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a kindly Professor prepares for a grand banquet and lecture occasion amidst curious preparations, lively dialogue, and the ever-watchful presence of children Bruno and Sylvie. The scene unfolds delightfully with servants’ medicines, a...1272false521fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-concluded-chapter-21-the-professor-s-lecture--70071866https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071866Thu, 23 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a learned Professor delivers a curious lecture brimming with curious axioms, peculiar specimens, and fantastical machines that both delight and perplex his attentive audience. The day’s proceedings culminate in a most unexpected explosion,...1231false522fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-concluded-chapter-22-the-banquet--70071867https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071867Fri, 24 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a quiet country walk leads to a touching encounter with an elderly man and reflections on kindness and loss, followed by a peculiar and warm banquet where children, professors, and a most singular cat partake in curious and whimsical...1082false523fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-concluded-chapter-23-the-pig-tale--70071869https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071869Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a peculiar banquet unfolds with recitations of whimsical verses and a comical mishap involving a reluctant poet finding himself stuck in a chimney, while the gentle Bruno engages with curiosities both linguistic and culinary. Amidst tales of...988false524fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-concluded-chapter-24-the-beggar-s-return--70071872https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071872Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:30:02 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which an unexpected guest, the old Beggar, arrives at a majestic banquet to the amazement of all, unveiling hidden truths and stirring gentle reflections on love and loneliness. Meanwhile, an extraordinary transformation and a curious experiment...1288false525fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sylvie-and-bruno-concluded-chapter-25-life-out-of-death--70071870https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70071870Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:30:03 +0000Lewis CarrollIn which a mysterious summons brings an old friend from the brink of death back into the warmth of cherished company, stirring reflections on love, faith, and gratitude amidst delicate moments of hope and recovery. Meanwhile, a radiant, magical jewel...792false526full