
By Lewis Carroll
SYLVIE AND BRUNO
CHAPTER 1. LESS BREAD! MORE TAXES!
CHAPTER 2. L'AMIE INCONNUE.
CHAPTER 3. BIRTHDAY-PRESENTS.
CHAPTER 4. A CUNNING CONSPIRACY.
CHAPTER 5. A BEGGAR'S PALACE.
CHAPTER 6. THE MAGIC LOCKET.
CHAPTER 7. THE BARONS EMBASSY.
CHAPTER 8. A RIDE ON A LION.
In a delightfully absurd kingdom where officials shout “Less bread! More taxes!” and flags guide a bewildering parade, a tiny, earnest boy named Bruno bursts onto the scene searching for his friend Sylvie. Through a bustling market‑square and the grand, echoing halls of the Warden’s palace, the narrative swirls with playful wordplay, nonsensical speeches, and a cast of eccentric characters who speak in riddles and rhyme. The opening pages set a tone of whimsical satire, inviting listeners to wander through a world where logic bends like a ribbon in the wind.
As Bruno’s quest unfolds, the story blends the charm of fairy‑tale wonder with the sharp edge of social commentary, all rendered in the distinctive, lyrical style of its creator. Listeners will be drawn into vivid scenes of marching men, fluttering hats, and a Chancellor whose pomp masks a deeper curiosity about the strange happenings around him. The tale promises a journey that is both amusingly chaotic and surprisingly thoughtful, perfect for anyone who loves imaginative storytelling that tickles the mind.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (360K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
1996-08-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1832–1898
Best known for the Alice books, he brought together playful nonsense, sharp logic, and dreamlike fantasy in a way that still feels fresh. Behind the famous pen name was a reserved Oxford mathematician whose imagination reshaped children’s literature.
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