02597cam a22003733u 4500 69601 UtSlPG 20260610134617.0 m cr n 260607r20221919utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 20000265 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Starrett, Vincent, 1886-1974 The escape of Alice: A Christmas fantasy Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2022 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2022-12-22 Charlene Taylor, Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) "The Escape of Alice: A Christmas Fantasy" by Vincent Starrett is a charming fantasy narrative written in the early 20th century. This book offers a whimsical continuation of the adventures of Alice, the beloved character from Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." Through this delightful tale, Starrett explores themes of innocence, wonder, and the beauty of imagination during the holiday season. In this story, Alice magically escapes from the confines of her storybook and ventures into a vibrant world filled with Santas, toys, and fantastical beings. As she navigates the bustling streets, she becomes aware of the commercialization of Christmas, grapples with her desire for genuine connections, and interacts with a variety of whimsical characters, including a wooden assistant to Santa Claus. Ultimately, Alice reflects on the realities of growing up and the lessons of beauty and imagination that transcend the boundaries of age. The tale concludes with her return to the book, suggesting that the joy and innocence of childhood can be preserved through storytelling and imagination. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Torch Press, 1919 Fantasy fiction Christmas stories Carroll, Lewis, 1832-1898 -- Parodies, imitations, etc. Alice (Fictitious character from Carroll) -- Fiction Carroll, Lewis, 1832-1898. Alice's adventures in Wonderland -- Fiction https://archive.org/details/escapeofalicechr00star/page/n11/mode/2up https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69601 110382 110382