Fairy Tales & Folklore

The Hunting of the Snark (version 4)

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  • 1876 first published
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Published in 1876, The Hunting of the Snark (version 4) is a folklore and fairy tales novel by Lewis Carroll.

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About The Hunting of the Snark (version 4)

The Hunting of the Snark (An Agony in 8 Fits) is a poem written by English writer Lewis Carroll. It is typically categorised as a nonsense poem. The plot follows a crew of ten trying to hunt the Snark, which may turn out to be a highly dangerous Boojum. The only one of the crew to find the Snark quickly vanishes, leading the narrator to explain that it was a Boojum after all. As you would expect! - Summary by Craig Franklin
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Who wrote The Hunting of the Snark (version 4)?

The Hunting of the Snark (version 4) was written by Lewis Carroll and first published in 1876.

What genre is The Hunting of the Snark (version 4)?

It is usually shelved as Fairy Tales & Folklore.

Is there a free audiobook of The Hunting of the Snark (version 4)?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 39 min.

What books are similar to The Hunting of the Snark (version 4)?

Readers who like it often enjoy A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court, The Princess and the Goblin and The Blue Fairy Book.

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