Phantasmagoria and Other Poems
No CoverA collection of whimsical poems by Lewis Carroll, including the title poem about a man's humorous dialogue with a ghost exploring ghost society hierarchies.
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A collection of whimsical poems by Lewis Carroll, including the title poem about a man's humorous dialogue with a ghost exploring ghost society hierarchies.
Phantasmagoria and Other Poems by Lewis Carroll. One winter night, at half-past nine, Cold, tired, and cross, and muddy, I had come home, too late to dine, And supper, with cigars and wine, Was waiting in the study. There was a strangeness in the room, And Something white and wavy Was standing near me in the gloom -- I took it for the carpet-broom Left by that careless slavey. But presently the Thing began To shiver and to sneeze: On which I said "Come, come, my man! That's a most inconsiderate ...
will contain mild spoilers
No sexual content present
Minor incident of a ghost striking an object in anger, shattering glasses; no graphic violence
Mild insults like 'prince of all the asses' in humorous context
Brief mention of wine consumption in a poem
No LGBTQIA+ representation present
Minor religious references in poem titles like 'The Valley of the Shadow of Death' and 'Christmas Greetings'
Recurring whimsical depictions of ghosts and supernatural society; fantasy framing without rituals or demonology
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Light satirical elements in poems like 'Fame’s Penny-Trumpet'
No self-harm or suicide depicted
No abuse or suffering depicted
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