Lewis Carroll, A Biography (1st Japanese edition in two volumes)

Japan: Kawaru Shobo Shinsha, 1995. 1st Edition . Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. First Japanese edition, two volumes (complete). Hardbacks in dustwrapper with original paper wraparound bands. Each 19.5 × 13.5cm, 478pp + 434pp. Japanese text. This monumental biography was prompted by Morton N. Cohen's belief that the Carroll revealed by the letters, diaries and works was not the same as the Carroll created by his biographers, and it was time to set the record straight. He traces the dual careers of Charles Dodgson, Fellow of Christ Church, Oxford, who made important contributions to mathematics and logic and to the life of the University, as well as being one of the pioneers of photography in Victorian England, and forging strong friendships with children, and of Lewis Carroll, creator of Alice in Wonderland and The Hunting of the Snark, acknowledged masterpieces we still read today and precursors of surrealist writing. No biographer has addressed so judiciously the inner divisions which proved such a creative spur to Carroll's imagination and his genius. These books come from Professor Cohen's London library and whilst unsigned, I will provide a letter to this effect. Condition: Both books are in very good condition, with some wear to the paper wraparounds.**PLEASE NOTE: As this is a heavy book, postage may have to be increased for overseas (non-UK) buyers, or decreased where appropriate. Please see the COX AND BUDGE BOOKS website for full shipping details or drop us an email**