Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: Great Books Explained
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As internet users, we all understand the expression “Going Down a Rabbit Hole”, which comes from the much-loved book, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland. The book famously begins when the main character, Alice, follows a white rabbit underground, and finds herself going deeper and deeper into a strange world - somewhere in which normal social rules, and even laws of physics, are suspended.
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Gnossiennes 1 by Erik Satie
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I love this. Been a follower of your Great Art Explained series for years. This episode made me want to read Alice in Wonderland. I think you should do a Great Poems Explained or Great Philosophical Ideas explained. It would be amazing. Cheers!
Awesome idea for a new channel!! You’ll have a million subs in no time ❤❤
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Fantastic
My father was a mathematician. This was one of his favourite books, and he encouraged me to read and enjoy it.
I'm 42yo and when I saw the illustrated, hardcover of this book, I snatched it right up. This, along with Peter Pan, defined me and are soulful books I can't live without.
My mom , who, Gawd Rest Her Soul, was terrible at Math( I’m not much better at it myself, I’m afraid) introduced me to the AIW books. She had been a professional actress & really act out the characters when doing so! I still have the copy of “Through The Looking Glass” she read from & then gave to me once I could read it for myself. ( “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland “either got lost or was accidentally donated) She loved the absurdity & word-play of the books but yes,there is a lot of Mathematics-related stuff in the books which was pointed out v.clearly for my right-brained self in this video! I think that’s the genius of AIW; the fact that it appeals to both sides of the brain & can be appreciated at any age👍
Mine too!
Small world! Always loved Alice
My father was an electrical engineer and he drew these characters as my birth announcement!
My favourite place in the book:
Alice: Would you tell me, please, which way I ought to go from here?
The Cheshire Cat: That depends a good deal on where you want to get to.
Alice: I don't much care where.
The Cheshire Cat: Then it doesn't much matter which way you go.
Alice: ...So long as I get somewhere.
The Cheshire Cat: Oh, you're sure to do that, if only you walk long enough.
Thank you
Lesson for life right there
Alice was the first book that was MINE as a kid. I scribbled my name on the inside cover like I'd seen the adults doing and was so proud of my tiny possession. I switched cities, countries, and continents but this worn-out book has never left my side. Whenever I open it, it's magic. I'm a 6-year-old again, curious and in a perpetual state of awe. Thank you for your video, it made my day! 💚
I can totally relate to this! It will never leave my bookshelf as long as I live. I still remember realizing the oysters had been tricked and eaten, every one! 😂😭
This comment very nearly made me sob
@@gnarbeljo8980I was devestated.They were so sweetly trusting.I remain devestated to this day.
Beautiful comment ❤
That was really poetic, mate...
The Alice books are terrifyingly true to life. Too many people are truly absurd. It is comforting to know Carrol saw that.
Alice helped me find my interest in art and the way I make humor to other people, though unsociable I am. Alice is my childhood, and sometimes, as an adult, I still think I roam around Wonderland, confused by how and why things are what they are...
A great masterpiece for both children and adults alike.
Le Petit Prince is also very philosophical even though people think of it as a children's book. Personally I think these books are as philosophical as Dostoyevsky or Pascal, maybe...even deeper. Your work elevate my every day life. I feel like I am in Paris or Vienna when I watch your channel. Thank you so much.
What a nice comment - thanks 🙏
The Little Price recently had a bronze piece of artwork created in his likeness. It is in Albertine French Bookstore, in the French Embassy Villa, at the historic Payne Whitney House in Manhattan. The book is one of the most popular non - religious books of all time, routinely coming in in the top 5. The Bible is in the Top 3, to put things in perspective.
@@greatbooksexplained371 please do Le Petit Prince someday!!
The Little Prince is one of my favorite books of all time. I was recently gifted the 70th Anniversary Edition which included the author’s bio, copies of some of the original draft and sketches and many letters from all kinds of people about what the story meant to them. It’s a story for all ages but reading it as an adult just takes you to another level of emotional depth. I feel the same way about Alice . She’s always been a favorite. I’ve preferred her to any of the “Disney” princesses.
When I first read the Alice books, I was already an adult and I was very surprised how the words kept making me feel very disoriented and sleepy. It reminds me of how Dali would find the subjects for his paintings with his micro-sleeping. It makes total sense that he would find inspiration with the Alice stories! Thanks for the video, it makes my day whenever I see a new upload from this or the great art explained channel!
Totally agree, each upload does indeed make my day too!
The book made you sleepy because it is evocative of a dream state. Common side effect.
Born an African-American male in 1954, my mom subscribed me to a bookclub around the age of eight years old. I was intrigued by the Alice books purely because of those unparalleled illustrations. I clearly recall being embarrassed about how reading Carroll’s tales uncannily transformed me into an 11-year-old girl. I was young and naïve enough to think that it was a truly magical book. My “toddler” imagination made it feel like the illustrated characters actually had lives of their own when the book itself was closed. I became exceedingly fearful of what horrific thing they would do the moment I dared to open the book! 🫣
And the queen completely freaked me out. I would avoid the book for days in fear of what MAD tantrum she might throw. The psychotic Duchess with her screaming baby just scared the living crap outta me!
To me NO film has ever come close to catching the aliveness, integrity and believability of John Tennille’s mesmerizing drawings.
In fact, the closest I’ve seen a character exuding that same magical form of existence is Hobie, the Spider-Punk in “Across the Spider-verse”
I grew to become an illustrator, and character, designer myself, striving and aspiring to reach that same level of magical wizardry revealed in Wonderland, whose characters I’M CONVINCED will forever live and breathe in their very own ID sourced twilight zone.
@@Tonabillitylove this comment - thanks 🙏
I’m a mathematician. And in my mathematical journey, maths becomes weirder and weirder the more in-depth you get. Maths is a lot like life in that way, as portrayed by the Alice books!
I am really enjoying this channel) I don't think I would of come here if it wasn't for Great Art Explained..... James has a great knack for teaching culture in a compelling way that fuels the imagination and I thank him for sharing his knowledge here on YT)
Glad you enjoy it!
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Absolutely LOVING what this channel is putting out, and the tie-ins with the art channel. Very well done
Much appreciated!
In my second semester at university, our TA had chosen the theme of fantasy instead of the the traditional Odessey and other snooze fests. Naturally, the Alice books were among several other selections such as Kafka, Frankinstein, and Dracula.
Since that time (spring semester 1973), I felt like I was the only person in the world to have studied Alice books seriously. Good to know that many men, and at least one woman, of letters appreciated Lewis Carroll's games with language and logic.
Thanks for posting!
I’ve always loved this book. I love the way it is so absurd and off the wall . I think it shows us that there is a lot in life and the world that is nonsensical !
Ever since the film , The Matrix , it seems alot of people seem to doubt their own reality , rightly or wrongly , this has become a hot topic . I think it is fair to say , carroll set the ball rolling for the modern era .
This is exactly the breakdown of Alice I’ve been looking for on UA-cam. Very great analysis, Lewis Carroll was a unique writer whose ink well we still dip into to this day, I know I have
Thunderous applause for this channel. You have put in so much effort, information in creating this video. Really grateful. Thanks 🙏
I got the Annotated Edition because Alice had been my favorite children's books. Darkly Victorian and comical with grotesque yet whimsical illustrations. There are many references to the real Alice, Alice Liddell which is who the book was originally made for, that would pass over most readers' heads if it wasn't pointed out to them.
Right. The book is actually difficult for modern readers because it has so many references to life as a Victorian, life in Oxford, and inside jokes shared with the Liddell children.
@@ellisnelson6128 It's not that difficult to appreciate without getting those references, though
Much richer experience if you do have the background INHO.@@TheloniousCube
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Different levels of enjoyment. Takes nothing away from the book itself.
Fascinating! Love the person reading the quotes. I was an adult the first time I read Alice, and I was surprised at how philosophical it is.
One of the hallmarks of the Alice books is that adults and children enjoy them in equal measure, a quality often said to characterize the best children's literature. The reader appreciates different aspects of the stories as her perspective changes through life.
I love the Alice books. 50 years ago my father gave me a book called The Magic of Lewis Carroll (ed. John Fisher) It looks at his fascination with logic and puzzles as well as magic "tricks" that he enjoyed.
This channel is such a wonderful companion piece to Great Art Explained. Like several other viewers, the story of Alice in Wonderland is so familiar to me that I can't even remember if I've read the book. It's pretty extraordinary to think that a work of literature can become so influential that its themes and characters are universally understood and absorbed into the broader cultural landscape.
This video is a lovely companion to the Dorothea Tanning one! I always feel very inspired tracing themes and zeitgeists through works in different mediums and being informed by their social and technological context. Enjoying arts and humanities is even better when we allow the bigger picture to complement individual works. Thank you for helping us enjoy this, James! ❤
I'm not exagerating when I say you sparked my interest in art. Because of Great Art Explained I made sure to visit the Museo Del Prado on my trip to Madrid to admire The Garden of Earthly Delights - it was an incredible experience. And NOW you introduce me to literature!
This video was incredible. Love your work
That is awesome!
I genuinely can't remember whether I've read Alice in Wonderland. The story is so familiar, the quotes so well known, it feels like it has been with me forever, but while I can remember seeing at least two film versions, I have no memory of actually reading the words on the page.
You have prompted me to read it (of course!), but whether it will be for the first time is anybody's guess! Another great video. Thanks!
Either way you’ll enjoy it!
Couldn't have said it better myself!
You have prompted me to read it (of course!), but whether it will be for the first time is anybody's guess! Another great video. Thanks! .. this sentece sound like taken out from the book XD
It must be quite the challenge to translate books with wordplay from one language to another. Thanks for another great video!
Damn right it is - yet Alice Martin has managed to do so quite well.
You might enjoe _Le Ton Beau de Marot_ by Douglas R Hofstadter (author of Godel, Escher, Bach) - it's a very playful and profound look at the art of translation.
This is fantastic James! Thank you for taking the time to create this 2nd channel.
Gnosienne is the perfect unsettling, eerie soundtrack for the vibe of Alice in Wonderland 👍🏻
Only two videos and this is already one of my new favorite UA-cam channels. I can't wait to see your next video and to learn about what books you'll cover next. UA-cam always needs more channels devoted to literature.
Wow, thank you!
These are my favorite books of all time! I've re-read them so many times, and they still bring me joy, with each re-reading!
The person who read the quotes did a great job! Wonderful video! I love these books ❤
Thank you so much!
Ally enjoyed the great experience of having AIW explained, but let me keep my childhood memories. I have read AIW several times. Always love it and find surreal happiness .
Looking forward to more great vids from this new channel, James! You are helping to provide great, enriching content to so many people who may have not known much about these great works otherwise (myself included).
This is amazing and your style with your art channel, really carries over to this channel so well. It really deserves a lot more views.
You have no idea how excited I got when I saw you advertise this channel on your Great Arts Explained channel.
Very, very excited!
I so love your indepth delving into Lewis Carroll and his writings about Alice. My Mother dressed me up as Alice and took pictures of me, none I think exist. I have always had an affinity to her and the Alice in Wonderland stories…with your wonderful video you share here, even more so. I very much love how you have pulled together all the artwork, films and photographs, sharing, building and labeling them throughout your wonderful video. I will watch your video many times and share it with others. It also reminds me of the Jefferson Airplanes song White Rabbit. …in Carroll’s own words, “feed your head “ …your video does just that. Thank you so very much for sharing and uncovering the true richness of Lewis Carrroll, his writings and his name. I thoroughly enjoyed your masterfully crafted video.
I've been an avid viewer of your great arts explained channel, and I was automatically drawn to this channel. This video gave me an insight into a great text and maybe pushed me to read it. I remember reading one of the Alice in the wonderland books when I was a kid, confused and clueless, anxious and lost, now I think I'll give it another read. All thanks to you
I've never seen anyone comment on this:
1.) Near the start of the book Alice sees an extraordinarily beautiful garden, but is too large to get through the door.
If I remember right, we never hear of the door again.
I think it's the door to paradise. To heaven.
Alice missed the most important door.
2.) I'd always read Dodgson took the children rowing on a small pond. No big deal, tho.
However all the participants wrote in letters, diaries and journals how beautiful the day had been. Warm with a very mild warm breeze, calm waters, sunny.
Someone finally checked the weather report for the day. Cool breeze, chilly, damp, little sun hiding behind clouds, choppy water. Typical English weather.
Never mind. They were all enchanted.
I didn't know how important the english language had been on this book, I read it in Spanish so most expressions and Word-play were missing; however, the story is so well-written and crestive that, even without the perks of the original language, it still is a wonderfull book. Thanks a lot, James.
After watching your video, I might give the books another chance. For some reason, I was not able to finish them the first time I tried. :) And congratulations for this channel! I was thrilled when I saw you have a second one! As a phylologist, it's one of my most special subscriptions.
There's one point in Wonderland where a giant puppy gets involved which actually isn't so good. By far the weakest part of both books. Skate over that if necessary and you're more likely to finish it all.
@@steviebudden3397 That episode is however the basis for an especially delightful illustration by John Tenniel.
The Alice books are my favorite of all time. I'm so glad you decided to spread out into literature. Can't wait to see what's next! :D
Sharing on my FB page as always. Thanks so much. This book is a book that keeps on giving every decade. ❤
Thanks for sharing!!
Good Book. I always loved the story about Dodson meeting Queen Victoria who having read it asked him for a signed copy of his next book. He sent it, it was a book on Mathematics.
Brilliant! The analysis, audio, and visuals make for a perfect introduction or refresher, depending on when the viewer arrives. Immediate like and sub!
8:44 it isn't Alice Liddell. It's May Prinsep niece of JM Cameron. But there are plenty of portraits of Liddell sisters made by JMC including very popular photo of 20yo Alice titled 'Pomona'. Lovely tweenage years of photography definitely worth checking
I had to memorize a poem many years ago in my English class and I chose Jabberwocky. Still one of my favorite stories!
Wow!! That’s impressive! Were you able to flawlessly recite the entire thing?
I felt like the biggest nerd, stumbling through, “You are old Father William“ as a school kid in the “1960s” !! 😬🤷🏾😂
But what does it mean? Just gibberish
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Our HighSchool Honors Chorus sang " You are old, Father Williams!"... and the boys loved it ! Our whimsical Director, a character, himself, let the boys speak-sing dialogue parts.The star basketball player of our conference, and total non-student (whom I happened to be tutoring ), shocked everyone by discovering a love for classical music and that he had a great baritone-tenor voice. He could actually quaver, just like an old man. Our Chorus won the District contest because of that hilariously performed song. "Firpo"( that's right) received his only A ever; led his team to AAA Championship; managed to graduate and go to NC State ....later, to become President of Community College System. Yes, I remember "You are old, Father Williams very well!😀 BTW, I was also pianist for the Chorus. I received a thank you note, when he took up his official position. His real name at the top
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Your Friend, Firpo, at the bottom.
@@sarahhearn-vonfoerster7401 And I also wish to thank you for sharing that incredibly inspiring true Story ✨❤️🔥💫
@@cathy7382 Have you even read the poem? Have you watched the video you’re commenting under? Lewis Carroll knew the rules of the English language better than most. Mastered them even. Once you know the rules you can learn how to break them.
Please keep going with this channel!! Thank you for your amazing work and research. Would love to see a video on the Divine Comedy or at least The Inferno :)
Superb video. I loved the Narnia books and Noddy and so on when I was a child, and as delightful as they are, they don't quite strike you the same way as an adult. 'Alice' is a very different beast. You can probably get more out of it at 60 than you did at 6.
Love the new channel! Maybe Great Movies Explained could be a future project? Would be awesome
I’m absolutely THRILLED that you started this channel. Your other channel about Art is one of the true masterpieces of UA-cam, and I’m already learning so much from Great Books Explained. What a gift!
You are beautiful 🩶
What is your Instagram?
Found my way here from your other channel and this has been very educational. I also found the old movie scenes absolutely charming
Fantastic video! I would absolutely a similar delve into a book called 'le petit prince' (the little prince) have you ever the oppertunity. Absolutely incredible book, very much in the same vein as Alice in Wonderland with its tone and themes.
Actually Le Petit Prince is one of my favourite books - so that is a future GBE - thanks 🙏
Another brilliant video, James. Very engaging and accessible. I'm going to introduce this channel to my colleagues and my students. Keep up the great work!
As an enjoyer of your other channel, glad to have stumbled upon this one. Do not watch a lot of youtube but will definitely enjoy the contents. Thank you
I knew you/this channel would live up to my expectations. This was interesting and gave new insight. I’ll now have to reread this book! Thank you for this great content.
Magnificent explanation. Looking forward to get more such explanations. This channel deserves a million subscribers ❤❤❤
This is my favourite book. Playful and clever.
I see you post and I instantly click! Love this series
Same here! Can't wait to see this new video!
Glad you enjoy it!
It seems very likely that the Alice books were heavily influential on both Wittgenstein's later philosophy and much work in the Philosophy of Language. There's a great article on this included in the Norton Critical Edition of the Alice books which I higly recommend along with Martin Gardner's _The Annotated Alice_
im so glad this channel exists! ive been wanting to watch one like this for ages :)
Thank you, as always for giving us light to things which we knew nothing about. Usually watching from Sierra Leone but today watching from Rwanda.. Keep. Em. Coming!!!
This channel is a GEM. I can't wait to see what other books you review here. If possible please include "Gone with the Wind".
Thank you.
The first real book I remember receiving I still have; it's a facsimile of. Carroll's handwriiten manuscript for Alice in Wonderland with his own illustrations, titles Alices Adventures Underground. And my father (a professor) would read a chapter a day out loud, and then start over when the book was finished, for neither I not he every tired of it.
I became fluent at the text and could recite all the passages that Alice did, rather than the ones she tried to and failed at only 5 😂. I was a strange child, started playing violin and chess (the latter with my father) managed chinese checkers and simple strategy games very well, at only 3yo at which point I already spoke two languages perfectly fluently and could read and write simpler sentences, could add, subtract etc.
Truly an odd child, entirely disinterested in dolls and dress-up games but so curious about the natural world my Dad took me to the local Paleolithic museum every saturday for several years without fail. It's odd, because I feel I was Alice to some degree, and partly because I grew up on her and knew her so well, even though I was a child born not in Victorian times but the last years of the 1960s. I own a good collection of Lewis Carolls complete works (although not all of his academic work) today. And I was pleasantly surprized to see several of the artistic productions of AW in your video, like Svankmajers, who's work I adore. Perhaps it's no surprize I'm an artist today, with a great love of surrealism in all its forms. I also have a sleep disorder, which results in my dreams being very vivid and my remembering them all, as if I'd actually had the dreamt experiences, which makes surrealism more "real" to me than not, as it reflects the human subconsciousness I've had to become best mates with thanks to this odd disorder. I cant remember a time when I wasn't like Alice, a child that thought veey seriously about things, called out authorities when they weren't making sense or entirely selfcontradicting, and questioning things and behaviors around me, and making up stories. To me Alice is the great heroine of my childhood. I've always understood the book (and Through the Looking glass) to be full of personal caricatures of the figures in Alice's world, people Carroll was very aquainted with, spending so much time with her and the family l, their circle of visitors and company. I believe that's partly why the books weren't taken very well by Alices family, who deemed them unproper for her.
But there's perhaps more to why there's controversy surrounding Carroll and his muse, and his obsession with children and the world seen through their eyes. Nevertheless a bit disappointed you never mentioned how he was excommunicated by her family and Alice didn't see or receive his writings for many years to come.
There's still living controversy surrounding all this, and lots of personal material and photographs the Alice Liddell Society have put a lid on and removed from public access.
Even some that for a while were accessible.
It's all a bit veiled in hush hush, or shame, but unclear on who's account really.
And I suppose will remain so until it isn't...
I understand it to a degree, people these days don't understand the subtleties it took for scandals in Victorian times, and let their modern minds run all over the place if you let them.
Still, Alice Liddell's own experience of having such a close friend in this genius adult man, all the games and riddles and problems he kept her occupied with, his stories, the hours they spent of fun and priblem solving, and her families attitude to this as she reached puberty, is still untold to a great extent, and of interest I think.
I wonder if there might have been concern Carroll "batted for the wrong team" in an era where that would have made him highly questionable company for a child. He remained unmarried as far as I know.
He wrote so much more too! The Hunting of The Snark should be much more famous than it is imo! To mention only one.
I'm also dissapointed you didn't bring up at least a few examples of regularly used words and sayings in English, that derive entirely from these two masterpieces!
There's so many, and often folks are unaware they are using Carrollisms! That's a tremendous impact I'm sure would have surprized even the reverend himself!
Chortle is a great example.
These things would have made for a longer video, and indeed, there's an endless rabbit hole that can be doven into on the subject.
Your video and imagery was as usual, a very good introduction to this work, for those not well aquainted with the story and history of it.
Bravo! 👍👍❤️
Oh I love this comment - I read it all and was fascinated! I understand why you think I should have raised the strange relationship with Alice Liddell, but it would have taken up a lot of space for something which is still inconclusive, and difficult to judge with modern eyes. As usual these films are designed as primers and I encourage people to look further. Thanks for sharing your story 🙏
@@greatbooksexplained371 Oh thank you so much for your kind reply! ❤️
I understand, and there's probably more to the twists and turns of the aftermath than I'm aware of (which I readily admit makes me curiouser and curiouser, as it were. ;)
The video is well needed today! I think most of my contemporaries and especially younger people these days have the animated Disney film in mind when they think of this story, as it is also a widespread picturebook version. (I don't like it at all).
To understand Alice fully, one has to have some understanding of what it meant to be a child of her times.
How often children were expected ti entertain guests by reciting poems ("How doth the little busy bee" etc and be silent when listening to adults go on tangents about this and that, tell tall tales that didn't add up, and to abide by a veritable jungle of rules that didn't much make sense to them.
Although to an extent, this will always be true of a childs perspective, which makes the story a classic standing the test of time, I do object to more saccharine and silly versions of the story, to cater to modern tastes. I really appreciate you mentioning the (for the times) quite rebellious nature depicted in the little girl. Children can be quite harsh judges, and Alice scolds the animals, protests double standards and nonsensical principles, but most of all quarrels with herself for getting things wrong, doing what she ought not to, having triuble solving problems or even knowing who she is.
It's so accurate, universal, yet authors least favorite aspect of little girls, whereas Carroll really celebrates this in his young protagonist.
From a feminist point of view, he's lightyears ahead of his time!
It's brilliant the entire story lacks common Victorian morals that very well could have cancelled this book from our canon today. Unlike many, there's no obstacles of racism, sexism, classism, imperialism at all.
Thats incredibly rare for a childrens story from the era!
There were plays of Alice done in Carroll's time. He really enjoyed theater. The books continue to influence culture in so many ways. For more info, seek out the Lewis Carroll Society of North America which hosts regular programming.
Can’t wait to see more from this channel.
I cannot express how thankful I am for this video. Truly fantastic. Keep them coming!
Great to hear the Bach back as the introduction.
So was I!
Really loving this new series to supplement Great Art Explained. Keep up the great work. It is very much appreciated!
I love these video essays. Fantastic research that goes behind the art and conventional knowledge. 🤓🙏
Great Art Explained brought me here. I knew that this channel would be equally amazing. Art and now Books! Cannot wait for the next episode in this series
Interesting video, its such a fascinating book with so many details!
Im hyped to hear about even more books, the backstory behind them really opens up a whole new dimension
Just as Great Art Explained, another fantastic series, with concise, well thought out and insightful videos! Thank you for the amazing content ❤
So happy this channel exist. Very well presented and narrated. Same as the Great art explained channel. This should be presented in schools. Thank you for making a difference in this world sir.
Thanks for your kind comment 🙏
Wow! Such deep insight into one of the most influential books... so much I didn't know. Thank you for sharing your research with us, I love learning from you. Can't wait for the next book.
I'm a mathematician myself and have always loved the Alice books, especially 'Looking Glass' which seems more mathematical to me. I've also read/watched/listened to quite a few discussions of them, none of which have come anywhere close to explaining what is so mathematical about the books as well as this video does. Great work. I shall rewatch this, probably more than once.
Great video as always! So excited for the second channel!!
Even tough this is a classic, I have never read it. This video Is a good push for finally prioritize it. Thanks for the care in creating such high quality content
Great video, I've already learned a lot from this channel, and Great Art Explained too!
gives so much inspiration of my visual art assignment❤❤❤thank you for bringing us such a great video🎉
Thank you for doing this! I had a hard time with the Alice books as a child, they were kind of frightening and nightmarish. My Dad got me a copy of "The Annotated Alice" and that made everything clear and me into a huge fan. I love the weirdness.
Perhaps you should look at Tenniel's art for Great Art Explained. 😊
Also love The Annotated Alice! So much info.
this is so cool really love this, i follow your great art exlained channel, but this is just as good
I loved how you used a variety of adaptations, expanding the scope of visuals beyond the recent Tim Burton one. I've personally found the content of the Alice books to be a bit dense, like puzzles that I need to pause and think about for an extended period of time. This motivates to me to spend some time with it, the next time I see it.
Thank you James, can't wait for the Great Music Explained channel!
I want to thank you for making this series. There used to be a TV series here in America that aired quarterly each year from 1994 to 2003 called Great Books. I loved that show. I hope you get to cover Frankenstein and Dracula. Those were featured on the show.
I never read the book, but gladly listen to your explanation. Thank you so much, I think you have explained it very well!!🙏
I had no idea how much I need to read and appreciate these books. Thank you very much for this terrific video.
Love it! Brings a new level of understanding and appreciation for a book I have enjoyed for many years! Can't wait to see what's coming next!
I have watched the video twice to take it all in. Just packed with intriguing bits. I did start the AiW book several times, in my adult age, but found it so confusing I never finished. Will consider another go with this very informative background. I am sure I will appreciate it more now. Thank you.
Thanks for the lovely comment!
I was just thinking I never knew/considered why Alice in Wonderland is such a celebrated piece of work until I saw your Margritte video and then lo-and-behold, you put out a new video on this very subject !! Thank you so much James
Fantastic video!! Would love to see one of these done on Dracula by Bram Stoker. His life was very interesting and Dracula is such an iconic character today. Your insight is always so interesting I rewatch your videos over and over. Keep it up!!
Thank you for these videos, they are amazing. I think they will get me back into reading as your other chanel got me into art.
I learnt so much from this! Is it really true that Alice is the first female lead in a children’s book?! That really surprised me!
You cannot imagine my delight and astonishment at learning that you’ve decided to post videos on the subject of Literature!
Just a random comment to boost the algorithm because I really appreciate your videos!
I appreciate that!
I adore your other channel so I subscribed to this one. Your Edward Hopper video was brilliant...along with so many others. Until now, your new channel didn't have me. This video is also brilliant. You've now got me.
Excellent. Thank you very much. Looking forward to more videos on this channel and on your art channel!
I first read this book as a teenager after following the works of Bertrand Russell, Wittgenstein, etc. And getting into what logic actually was and not just the use of logic. It was a good way to get into logical limits, paradox, and the sort.
*Sigh* i was a boring teenager 😢
Great video! Came here from the Great Art Explained channel. I'd love to see a video on Hoffmann's The Sandman, or Schiller's William Tell.
Great suggestion!
Once again, exceptional documentary and unusually fine insights. Please keep them coming!
Simply Excellent!! A favorite book, every decade of reading it with something new to give...Also enjoyed the D. Tanning tie-in.
Ps: Here for the inevitable Picture of Dorian Gray.
Ps2: Gnossienne was for more reasons than one, such a fitting choice.
Thank you for these informative studies!
Learned a lot I didn’t know before. I always love your videos. Thanks!
You are so welcome!