02681cam a22003613u 4500 58201 UtSlPG 20260610134336.0 m cr n 260607r2018||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Saki, 1870-1916 The Westminster Alice Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2018 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Westminster_Alice Release date is 2018-10-30 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) "The Westminster Alice" by Hector H. Munro (known as Saki) is a satirical work that falls under the category of political parody, written in the early 20th century. The book cleverly reinterprets the whimsical elements of Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland," using Alice's character to navigate and critique the political landscape of Edwardian Britain. The story serves as a humorous commentary on the absurdities and intricacies of politics during that time. In "The Westminster Alice," readers follow Alice as she ventures through various political arenas, encountering a cast of characters inspired by historical and political figures. For instance, Alice interacts with quirky representations of government officials and political parties as she explores locations such as Downing Street and the House of Lords. Each chapter features distinct encounters where Alice, often bewildered, engages in nonsensical yet pointed dialogues, revealing the challenges and follies of political life. The tales are imbued with Saki’s characteristic wit, exposing the often ludicrous nature of the bureaucracy and political machinations of his day, all while maintaining a playful, fantasy-like atmosphere reminiscent of Carroll’s original works. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Parody Carroll, Lewis, 1832-1898. Alice's adventures in Wonderland -- Parodies, imitations, etc. Alice (Fictitious character from Carroll) -- Fiction Great Britain -- Politics and government -- Humor Gould, F. Carruthers (Francis Carruthers), 1844-1925 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/58201 99029 99029