The Walrus and the Carpenter, illustration from Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll 1832-98 first published 1871

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"The Walrus and the Carpenter" is a narrative poem included in Lewis Carroll's 1871 novel "Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There," the sequel to the famous "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." The poem is recited in chapter four, "Tweedledum and Tweedledee," by the character Tweedledum to Alice. The poem is renowned for its whimsical and nonsensical nature, a hallmark of Carroll's literary style, and has been subject to various interpretations over the years.

The poem's illustration by John Tenniel, who was the principal illustrator for both of Carroll's Alice books, is equally celebrated. Tenniel's illustrations are considered iconic representations of Carroll's fantastical characters and have played a significant role in shaping the visual narrative of the Alice stories. The illustration for "The Walrus and the Carpenter" is particularly notable for its depiction of the two title characters who lure a group of young oysters to a meal, only to consume them. Tenniel's work captures the deceptive charm of the Walrus and the business-like demeanor of the Carpenter, as well as the innocence of the oysters, thus enhancing the poem's darkly comic and satirical tone.

Tenniel's illustrations were created through a process called wood engraving, which was a common method for reproducing images in mass-printed books during the Victorian era. His collaboration with Carroll was a fruitful one, with his images becoming as much a part of the legacy of the Alice stories as the text itself. The original illustrations have been reprinted in numerous editions and have influenced countless adaptations in various media, including theater, film, and television.

The illustration of "The Walrus and the Carpenter," along with the rest of Tenniel's work for the Alice books, is considered a masterpiece of book illustration and has been the subject of scholarly analysis and artistic admiration. It remains a significant piece of 19th-century literary art, reflecting the Victorian era's aesthetic values and the unique partnership between author and illustrator that contributed to the enduring success of the Alice stories.

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