EPISODE · Jan 30, 2026 · 3H 29M
Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll ~ Full Audiobook [fantasy]
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Looking for the true wonder behind the blockbuster? Dive into Lewis Carroll's original masterpiece "Through the Looking-Glass" as you've never experienced it before! Before Hollywood dazzled audiences with visual spectacle, Carroll's extraordinary imagination created a chess-board world where nothing is as it seems. Meet the unforgettable characters that inspired the silver screen—from the pompous Humpty Dumpty to the bizarre Tweedledee and Tweedledum—in their purest, most vibrant forms. Discover brilliant wordplay, mind-bending logic, and whimsical adventures that even the most lavish special effects couldn't fully capture. This is your chance to experience the authentic magical journey that captivated filmmakers and audiences worldwide. Step through the looking-glass with us and uncover the original brilliance that sparked cinematic gold. Listen now—completely free—and see why some stories are truly timeless! Chapters (00:00:01) - The Cat's Punishment for the Black Kitten(00:06:52) - Alice's favourite phrase(00:07:46) - Alice's Speech to the Kitten(00:09:49) - Looking Glass House(00:19:34) - Alice Through the Looking Glass(00:22:32) - Through the Looking Glass(00:29:34) - A Queen in the garden(00:36:02) - A Little Princess Was Runned Along(00:42:43) - Through the Looking Glass(00:50:24) - A Tiny Gnat Talking to Alice(00:57:11) - A Fawn's Name in the Wood(01:03:28) - Through the Looking Glass(01:09:31) - Oysters on the Beach(01:15:57) - Tweedledum and Tweedledee at the Battle(01:22:55) - Through the Looking Glass(01:29:15) - The Queen's Meals(01:34:28) - A Sheep in the Sheep Shop(01:42:46) - The Shop Where You Can Buy a Crab(01:45:29) - Humpty Dumpty(01:48:17) - Humpty Dumpty(01:51:34) - Humpty Dumpty(01:57:48) - Humpty Dumpty(02:04:34) - Humpty Dumpty(02:08:08) - Alice the Lion and the Unicorn(02:15:55) - The Lion and the Unicorn(02:22:25) - The King's Birthday Cake(02:22:50) - The Lion and the Unicorn at their Feast(02:27:05) - Alice Through the Looking Glass(02:34:40) - The Great Art of Riding(02:41:45) - The Knight on the Horse(02:46:32) - The Old Man(02:53:36) - QUEEN ALICE(03:00:11) - When You Can't Do Sums(03:02:55) - The Queen's Nightcap(03:09:20) - A Frog at the Queen's Ball(03:15:24) - The Queen's Birthday Present(03:22:41) - Through the Looking Glass(03:27:40) - Through the Looking Glass
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Looking for the true wonder behind the blockbuster? Dive into Lewis Carroll's original masterpiece "Through the Looking-Glass" as you've never experienced it before! Before Hollywood dazzled audiences with visual spectacle, Carroll's extraordinary imagination created a chess-board world where nothing is as it seems. Meet the unforgettable characters that inspired the silver screen—from the pompous Humpty Dumpty to the bizarre Tweedledee and Tweedledum—in their purest, most vibrant forms. Discover brilliant wordplay, mind-bending logic, and whimsical adventures that even the most lavish special effects couldn't fully capture. This is your chance to experience the authentic magical journey that captivated filmmakers and audiences worldwide. Step through the looking-glass with us and uncover the original brilliance that sparked cinematic gold. Listen now—completely free—and see why some stories are truly timeless!
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