The Hunting of the Snark: An Agony, in Eight Fits
1876
The Hunting of the Snark: An Agony, in Eight Fits
1876
Adventure, British Literature, Humour, Poetry
The Hunting of the Snark: An Agony, in Eight Fits is a whimsical poem by Lewis Carroll, first published in 1876. It follows a bizarre quest led by the Bellman and his eccentric crew, including a Baker, a Butcher, and a Beaver, as they search for the elusive Snark. The poem is notable for its playful language and absurd themes, emblematic of Victorian nonsense literature, culminating in the mysterious disappearance of the Baker when faced with a Boojum. Carroll's work celebrates imagination and humor through its unique characters and nonsensical adventures.
