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An invitation to join the dance: the lobster quadrille
Here’s some more inspiration from the enchanting Alice books. I’ve written elsewhere about the wonders of Jabberwocky – a poem that is rightly famous: for its nonsense and the way its monster sticks in our childhood imaginations. The lobster quadrille … Continue reading →
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Jabberwocky: sense and nonsense
You might have noticed various quotes from ‘Alice’ dotted around this blog. I find the two Lewis Carroll books a constant source of inspiration: stories that entertain children, explore some of the deepest philosophical issues (“who am I?”) and play, … Continue reading →
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