The Lewis Carroll Library

Sylvie and Bruno Concluded Chapter 25 - Life Out of Death

In which a mysterious summons brings an old friend from the brink of death back into the warmth of cherished company, stirring reflections on love, faith, and gratitude amidst delicate moments of hope and recovery. Meanwhile, a radiant, magical jewel reveals its changing colours and inscriptions to two entranced children, symbolising the gentle power of love beneath the evening sky.

Sylvie and Bruno Concluded Chapter 24 - The Beggar's Return

In which an unexpected guest, the old Beggar, arrives at a majestic banquet to the amazement of all, unveiling hidden truths and stirring gentle reflections on love and loneliness. Meanwhile, an extraordinary transformation and a curious experiment captivate the court, as children’s whimsical fables and affectionate goodnights weave soft lessons in a realm both sensible and extraordinary.

Sylvie and Bruno Concluded Chapter 23 - The Pig-Tale

In which a peculiar banquet unfolds with recitations of whimsical verses and a comical mishap involving a reluctant poet finding himself stuck in a chimney, while the gentle Bruno engages with curiosities both linguistic and culinary. Amidst tales of a hapless pig and playful jests, an unexpected storm shakes the palace, stirring the assembly into a breathless anticipation of some mysterious visitation.

Sylvie and Bruno Concluded Chapter 22 - The Banquet

In which a quiet country walk leads to a touching encounter with an elderly man and reflections on kindness and loss, followed by a peculiar and warm banquet where children, professors, and a most singular cat partake in curious and whimsical discourse. Gentle humour and innocent observations blend as the little company contemplates the nature of friendship, manners, and the curious ways of mice and cats.

Sylvie and Bruno Concluded Chapter 21 - The Professor's Lecture

In which a learned Professor delivers a curious lecture brimming with curious axioms, peculiar specimens, and fantastical machines that both delight and perplex his attentive audience. The day’s proceedings culminate in a most unexpected explosion, reminding us all that even the most earnest experiments may end in a singularly combustible manner.