Conservative and High Church Anglican, most of Dodgson's ancestors were British Army officers or Church of England clergymen. But beyond this, his work has become embedded deeply in modern culture, and he has influenced a wide range of artists, from other children's writers to literary giants such as Jorge Luis Borges and James Joyce.ĭodgson's family was predominantly northern English, with some Irish connections. To learn more visit natedsanders.Carroll's facility at word play, logic, and fantasy has delighted audiences ranging from children to the literary elite. Owner Nate Sanders is recognized for his knowledge of sports, historical and Hollywood memorabilia. Sanders Auctions has conducted auctions in Los Angeles since 1990 and now holds major auctions on a monthly basis. Kind thoughts will live, though we may die.īidding for the book with the poem begins at $40,000.Īdditional information on the poem can be found atĪn industry leader in documents and autographs, Nate D.
Cleverly constructed so the letters of the first word in each line form Jessie’s full name, “Jessie Howard Clark,” the poem and copy of “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” is one-of-a-kind.Įngland's white ships can cleave the flood, The poem is dedicated to Alice’s sister Jessie. Jessie Howard Clark’s father was the author John Howard Clark, who wrote to Lewis Carroll regarding “Bertie and the Bullfrogs,” a book Clark wrote, which was inspired by “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” Carroll composed the original poem after learning Clark’s daughter Alice had died in infancy. Sanders Auctions on October 26, 2017.Ĭarroll dedicated the poem in 1875 to Jessie Howard Clark, the sister of an “Alice” who died in infancy. Los Angeles - An original poem handwritten by Lewis Carroll on the half-title page of a presentation edition of the beloved book “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland,” will be auctioned by Nate D.
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