Lewis Carroll

Lewis Carroll, born Charles Lutwidge Dodgson on January 27, 1832, in Daresbury, England, was a celebrated English writer, mathematician, logician, and photographer best known for his enduring works of literary nonsense. Educated at Rugby School and Christ Church, Oxford, Carroll spent most of his professional life as a mathematics lecturer and developed a keen interest in photography, pioneering the medium in Victorian society. Despite his academic achievements, Carroll captivated the world with his inventive storytelling, most notably through "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" (1865) and its sequel "Through the Looking-Glass" (1871), books that transformed the landscape of children's literature with their imaginative landscapes, playful logic, and whimsical wordplay.

His friendships with children, especially Alice Liddell, the inspiration for his famed protagonist, colored his creative pursuits. Though sometimes enigmatic and private, Carroll left a rich legacy encompassing not only fiction and poetry but also influential photographic portraits, puzzles, and mathematical treatises. He died on January 14, 1898, but his iconic works remain a touchstone of literary fantasy and artistic innovation.