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Who was Alice Liddell?
Alice Pleasance Liddell was the muse for Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland". She was the fourth of the ten children of Henry Liddell, Dean of Christ Church, Oxford, where Carroll was a lecturer.
How did Alice Liddell inspire "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"?
Alice Liddell, along with her sisters, went on a boat trip with Lewis Carroll and Reverend Robinson Duckworth on July 4, 1862. During the trip, Carroll told the story that would become "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland", with Alice Liddell as the main character.
What was Alice Liddell's relationship with Lewis Carroll?
Alice Liddell was a close friend of Lewis Carroll. Their relationship was primarily that of a storyteller and his young muse. However, the nature and depth of their relationship have been the subject of much speculation.
When and where was Alice Liddell born?
Alice Liddell was born on May 4, 1852, in Westminster, London, England.
Did Alice Liddell have any influence on the publication of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"?
Yes, Alice Liddell asked Lewis Carroll to write down the story he had told her and her sisters during the boat trip, which encouraged him to expand it into a manuscript that eventually became "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland".
What happened to Alice Liddell later in life?
Alice Liddell married Reginald Hargreaves, a wealthy cricketer, and had three sons. She lived most of her life as a society matron and was involved in various charitable works.
How did Alice Liddell feel about being the inspiration for "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"?
Alice Liddell had complex feelings about her association with the book. While she was proud of her role in inspiring a literary classic, she also sought to live a life independent of her identity as the "real Alice".
Did Alice Liddell and Lewis Carroll remain friends throughout their lives?
Their relationship cooled for reasons that are not entirely clear, and they saw less of each other as Alice grew older. The exact nature of their later relationship remains a subject of historical speculation.
What happened to Alice Liddell's personal copy of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland"?
Alice was forced to sell her original manuscript of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" at auction in 1928 due to financial difficulties. It fetched a then-record price for a printed book.
When did Alice Liddell die, and how is she remembered?
Alice Liddell Hargreaves died on November 16, 1934. She is remembered primarily for her connection to Lewis Carroll and his famous work, and her life has been the subject of various biographies and studies exploring the muse-author relationship and the impact of her persona on literature and culture.
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