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Jabberwocky. By Lewis Carroll. ’Twas brillig, and the slithy toves. Did gyre and gimble in the wabe: All mimsy were the borogoves, And the mome raths outgrabe. “Beware the Jabberwock, my son! The jaws that bite, the claws that catch! Beware the Jubjub bird, and shun.
"Jabberwocky" is a nonsense poem written by Lewis Carroll about the killing of a creature named "the Jabberwock". It was included in his 1871 novel Through the Looking-Glass , the sequel to Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (1865).
Jabberwocky. Lewis Carroll. 1832 –. 1898. ’Twas brillig, and the slithy toves. Did gyre and gimble in the wabe; All mimsy were the borogoves, And the mome raths outgrabe. “Beware the Jabberwock, my son.
Learn about the meaning, themes, and poetic devices of "Jabberwocky," a ballad from Carroll's novel Through the Looking Glass. The poem features made-up words, a battle between good and evil, and a vorpal sword.
From a general summary to chapter summaries to explanations of famous quotes, the SparkNotes Jabberwocky Study Guide has everything you need to ace quizzes, tests, and essays.
Read Full Text and Annotations on Jabberwocky Text of the Poem at Owl Eyes.
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“Jabberwocky” is a mock-serious poem that was first published as a part of Lewis Carroll’s 1871 children’s book, Through the Looking-Glass. However, the poem’s joyfully nonsensical language has given it a life of its own that goes far beyond the book.
