The questionable relationship between alice and mr. Reading guide for alice i have been by melanie benjamin. She and her three sisters were the veritable princesses of oxford in the mid1800s. Alice i have been, melanie benjamin shop online for. Buy alice i have been by melanie benjamin online at alibris. Part love story, part literary mystery, melanie benjamins spellbinding historical novel leads readers on an. When the novel begins, she is old, in financial straits, and left to reflect alone on her life and the legend that has followed her for most of it. Alice i have been by melanie benjamin is a 2010 random house publication. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. In her national best seller alice i have been, melanie benjamin imagined the life of the woman who inspired alice in wonderland.
Alice i have been by benjamin, melanie author alice i. I found alice i have been by melanie benjamin to be a heartbreaking novel. Alice i have been part love story, part literary mystery, melanie benjamin s spellbinding historical novel leads readers on an unforgettable journey down the rabbit hole, to tell the story of a woman whose own life became the stuff of legend. Few works of literature are as universally beloved as alice s adventures in wonderland.
Alice i have been by melanie benjamin booksamillion. Melanie benjamin relates the life story of alice liddell the inspiration for alice in wonderland. The first edition of the novel was published in december 9th 2009, and was written by melanie benjamin. There are few sweeter novels about barely repressed pedophilia than melanie benjamins new victorian historical novel, alice i have been. Free download or read online alice i have been pdf epub book. Melanie benjamins alice i have been is a delightful book for all kinds of readers, those who are members of alice in wonderland fan clubs as well as those who like a historical novel, especially one set in victorian england. Part love story, part literary mystery, melanie benjamin s spellbinding historical novel leads readers on an unforgettable journey down the rabbit hole, to tell the story of a woman whose own life became the stuff of legend. Alice pleasance liddell was the daughter of dean and mrs. Published in 2010, alice i have been was a national bestseller and reached the extended list of the new york times best seller list.
Alice i have been by melanie benjamin books on tape. A love story and a literary mystery, alice i have been brilliantly blends fact and fiction to capture the passionate spirit of a woman who was truly worthy of her fictional alter ego, in a world as captivating as the wonderland only she could inspire. Books go search hello select your address best sellers gift. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Now, in this jubilant new novel, benjamin shines a dazzling spotlight on another fascinating female figure whose story has never fully been told. A researched historical novel about the life of the real alice that inspired charles dodgson lewis carroll to write the beloved novel alice in wonderland. Its a weird habit, but something which keeps me in touch with my empathetic side. Benjamin lives in chicago, where she is at work on her next historical novel. The world of alice a s an armchair historian, ive always been drawn to stories from the past, stories that still resonate todaystories we may not know or remember. Not sure ill read any other books by this author based on her willingness to sensationalize events that may not ever have occurred. Dodgson, aka lewis carroll, clearly crosses the moral lines. This edition contains an alice i have been discussion guide and an excerpt from melanie benjamins the autobiography of mrs.
Loved alice i have been melanie benjamens first book is a winner. Now, in this spellbinding historical novel, we meet the young girl whose bright spirit sent her on an unforgettable trip down the rabbit holeand. She was born in 1852, daughter of the dean of christ church college, oxford. The first part is when she is a small girl living in oxford, uk. A love story and a literary mystery, alice i have been brilliantly blends fact and. Alice i have been certainly is a new twist of an historical fiction novel. Sometimes i like to read books i know will depress me. Alice i have been melanie benjamin right here, we have countless books alice i have been melanie benjamin and collections to check out. Few works of literature are as universally beloved as.
Alice i have been ebook by melanie benjamin rakuten kobo. See all books authored by melanie benjamin, including the aviators wife, and the swans of fifth avenue, and more on. Alice i have been follows the life of alice liddell, the real life alice in. There werent a lot of facts left behind about alice liddell or lewis carroll but what facts there were led to a beautiful, sensitive and thoughtful story. Melanie benjamins novel is called alice i have been and, though it occasionally stumbles into melodrama, most of the time its a nuanced. Fifth avenue, i was eager to discover some of melanie benjamins other novels.
Few works of literature are as universally beloved as alices adventures in wonderland. While this novel unsettled me it also enriched my enjoyment and understanding of the original alice in wonderland. Ive enjoyed other books by melanie benjamin and during a bout of insomnia read alice i have been on my phone, in my bed, under the covers. I look forward to melanie benjamins 2nd book with great anticipation. Alice i have been by melanie benjamin, paperback barnes.
Focusing on three eras in alice s life, benjamin offers a finely wrought portrait of alice that seamlessly blends fact with fiction. I like to think he would have been pleased at that, but the truth is he was the only one to whom this didnt matter at all. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 345 pages and is available in hardcover format. In her warm and sympathetic historical novel, alice i have been, melanie benjamin. The questions and discussion topics that follow are intended to enhance your reading of melanie benjamin s alice i have been. Whether thats a good thing is likely up to individual. A novel and millions of other books are available for instant access. Part love story, part literary mystery, melanie benjamins spellbinding historical.
Alice i have been by melanie benjamin is a firstperson fictitious account of the alice who inspired lewis carrolls, alices adventures in wonderland. Benjamin s debut imagines alice liddells experiences before and particularly after lewis carroll immortalized her. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Alice i have been by melanie benjamin is a firstperson fictitious account of the. Alice i have been is a disturbing exploration of the life of alice littrell, the little girl who was the inspiration for lewis carrolls alice in wonderland. What social forces motivate each of the characters to deny dodgsons inappropriate attention to alice. Melanie benjamin is the new york times bestselling author of the aviators wife, the autobiography of mrs. In fact, there was, and her story is retold in this gripping fictionalized tale about alice liddell hargreaves, and her relationship with the book s author, charles dodgson better known as lewis carroll. February 28, 2010 melanie benjamin s alice i have been imagines the life and regrets of alice liddell, the reallife girl who served as the inspiration for lewis carrolls alice. Melanie benjamin, quote from alice i have been his death notice included the mention that in 1880, he had married alice in wonderland. Under the pen name melanie benjamin a combination of her first name and her sons first name, she shifted genres to historical fiction. Can you come up with a modern day version of alice. Alice i have been by benjamin, melanie author alice i have been paperback melanie benjamin on. Tom thumb focuses on the life of lavinia warren bump, a proportionate dwarf featured in p.
Now, in this spellbinding historical novel, we meet the young girl whose bright spirit sent her on an. Alice i have been melanie benjamin, 2010 random house 400 pp. Alice i have been by melanie benjamin was there really an alice from which alice s adventures in wonderland was derived. Review of alice i have been by melanie benjamin good.
Novel random house readers circle in new york journal of books. Her third novel, alice i have been, was inspired by alice liddell hargreavess life. Now, in this spellbinding historical novel, we meet the young girl whose bright spirit sent her on an unforgettable trip down the. The book is divided into three parts, each introduced by an authentic photograph of the real alice at various stages in her life. Pdf alice i have been book by melanie benjamin free. Now, in this spellbinding historical novel, we meet the young girl whose bright spirit sent her on an unforgettable trip down the rabbit holeand the grown woman whose story is no less enthralling. I bought this novel because i had recently read and enjoyed melanie benjamins the autobiography of mrs tom thumb. Mistress of the ritz, a captivating novel based on the story. Im an author of an upcoming novel, alice i have been, which will be published by delacorte press in january, 2010.
This is the story, in her own words, of alice liddell, who was the inspiration for lewis carrolls timeless classic, and her lifelong struggle to escape, yet ultimately embrace, wonderland. In alice i have been by melanie benjamin, we see her as an irrepressible child, then a young woman who falls in love with a prince, and finally a mother and wife. In 2011, benjamin fictionalized another historical female. But oh my dear, i am tired of being alice in wonderland.
Melanie benjamin books list of books by author melanie. In her incredible novel alice i have been, melanie benjamin, author of the aviators wife, introduces us to the woman behind the girl frozen in the pages of a book, alice liddell hargreaves. Melanie benjamin is the author of the new york times bestselling novels the swans of fifth avenue and the aviators wife, as well as the national bestseller alice i have been, and the autobiography of mrs. We additionally have the funds for variant types and with type of the books to browse. The normal book, fiction, history, novel, scientific research, as skillfully as various further sorts of books are readily. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Benjamins debut imagines alice liddells experiences before and particularly after. Alice i have been by melanie benjamin librarything. Young girls were a bit of an oddity at oxford at that time, students and faculty were all male. Untold stories, that explore the hidden corners, the locked closets behind the known historical record. This edition contains an alice i have been discussion guide and an excerpt from melanie benjamin s the autobiography of mrs. Alice i have been by melanie benjamin united for libraries. Her name is alice liddell hargreaves, but to the world shell always be known simply as alice, the girl who followed the white rabbit into a wonderland of.
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