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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.
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"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 - ’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 The frumious Bandersnatch!”.
"Jabberwocky" is a ballad by the English writer Lewis Carroll. The poem originally appeared in Carroll's 1871 novel Through the Looking Glass (the sequel to the famous Alice's Adventures in Wonderland).
Jabberwocky is a nonsense poem that appears in the second book of Alice in Wonderland, Through the Looking-Glass. It describes a battle between a hero and a mythical creature called the Jabberwock, using made-up words and sounds.
Jan 22, 2016 · Learn about the plot, structure, and language of the famous nonsense poem ‘Jabberwocky’, which echoes the epic and fairy-tale traditions. Discover the meaning and origin of the neologisms and portmanteau words that Carroll invented for this poem.
A classic nonsense poem about a mythical creature and its defeat by a hero, with a memorable chorus and a variety of made-up words. Read the poem, listen to the audio, and learn more about its history and impact from a guest introduction.
