Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
Lewis Carroll · 1865 · Novel
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Established the 'portal fantasy' subgenre and introduced elements of literary nonsense, surrealism, and whimsical logic that broadened the scope of fantasy.
What it is
A young girl named Alice falls through a rabbit hole into a fantastical world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures.
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz· 1900↓ open
Both novels feature young female protagonists transported to strange, often nonsensical magical lands through an unexpected entry point.
The Last Unicorn· 1968↓ open
Beagle's narrative includes fantastical, often absurd characters and situations that share a whimsical, dreamlike quality with Carroll's work.