Then proudly smiled that old man To see the eager lad Rush madly for his pen and ink And for his blotting-pad – But, when he thought of publishing, H… - Lewis Carroll

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Then proudly smiled that old man To see the eager lad Rush madly for his pen and ink And for his blotting-pad – But, when he thought of publishing, His face grew stern and sad.

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About Lewis Carroll

Lewis Carroll (born Charles Lutwidge Dodgson 27 January 1832 – 14 January 1898) was an English author, mathematician, Anglican clergyman, logician, and amateur photographer. His father was Charles Dodgson (archdeacon), his great-grandfather was Charles Dodgson (bishop) and his nephew was Stuart Dodgson Collingwood.

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Birth Name: Charles Lutwidge Dodgson
Alternative Names: Charles Dodgson Lewis Caroll Lewis Carroll Dodgson Lewis Carroll (Charles Lutwidge Dodgson) Rev. C. L. Dodgson Charles L. Dodgson Lewis Caroll Dodgson C. L. Dodgson
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