April 22 is The Earth Day.
My choice
for the Earth Day Reading Project was the book “Through the Looking Glass”, by Lewis
Carroll. I liked the humor of Lewis Carroll. Since then, when my children were
young, we loved this book.The children laughed when I read them (of course, in Russian translation):
`I said you looked like an egg, Sir,' Alice
Alice
didn't know what to say to this: it wasn't at all like conversation, she
thought, as he never said anything to her; in fact, his last remark was evidently
addressed to a tree - so she stood and softly repeated to herself:
`Humpty
Dumpty sat on a wall:
Humpty
Dumpty had a great fall.
All the
King's horses and all the King's men
Couldn't
put Humpty Dumpty in his place again.'
`That
last line is much too long for the poetry,' she added, almost out loud,
forgetting that Humpty Dumpty would hear her. `Don't
stand there chattering to yourself like that,' Humpty Dumpty said, looking at
her for the first time,' but tell me your name and your
business.' `My name
is Alice
`It's a stupid name enough!' Humpty Dumpty
interrupted impatiently. `What does it mean?' `must a
name mean something?' Alice
The book, about the Looking Glass world, describes all the familiar emotions: joy and sadness, fear and trust, resentment and perseverance, curiosity and perseverance.
Little Alice
So we enjoy the priceless gift that the English mathematician Lewis Carroll made for people more than a century ago.
Hi Nadezda
ReplyDeleteThe many film versions of Alice in Wonderland are very enjoyable as well!!
Love the photo at the top - very effective!
Astrid
Thank you, Astrid. This photo was taken yesterday, this snowdrop was a surprise.
DeleteIt has been many years since I read Through the Looking Glass, but I loved your point of being inspired - and in so doing, realizing a beautiful garden. Gardening is a creative outlet, with color, form, textures, and design. I will now have to read this book again with a new perspective.
ReplyDeleteHolley, when I see your roses I think your life's very quiet and calm in such charm garden.
DeleteYou have illustrated the magic of this book so well. I have not read it in quite a while, but, you are right, it is very inspiring. It inspires me to be creative, to look for beauty, and to always maintain a sense of curiosity--in my life and in my garden. Excellent choice! Thank you so much for participating in The Earth Day Reading Project. You have added a timeless selection, and I am anxious to read it once more.
ReplyDeleteThank for reading my post! I think a curiosity is one of important distinguishing feature of a gardener.
DeleteWhen I was a child I loved listening to stories being read aloud. I also loved reading to my son. The stories of childhood can certainly have a huge impact on us all and can often make for lifelong inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, Jennifer. Thank you!
DeleteI missed Lewis Carroll when I was a child. He was not so well known in Germany. But my children, who grew up in England, enjoyed the story very much.
ReplyDeleteMe too, Frico. I could not read these stories, because they were translated later. But my children listened to my reading aloud in very good text and poetry Russian translation.
DeleteThe stories are timeless and every generation loves to hear them.
ReplyDeleteThanks, you are right! I hope my grandchildren will read Lewis Carroll too.
DeleteHi, a lovely post about a wonderful book. Also what a nice snowdrop - I've never seen on like that before. Tim
ReplyDeleteThank you for reading! I hope you'll visit my blog.
DeleteHello there Nadezda : )
ReplyDeleteThis is one of my favorite books .. also a very old movie in the late 30's was done of it which I love. Ah the snowdrop shivering a bit ? I hope your weather has improved and is warmer .. ours is back and forth .. but no rain still , so very dry. I had to water the gardens a couple of days ago myself .. this was a very nice post for Earth Day !
Joy : )