Lewis Carroll (27 January 1832 - 14 January 1898) was an English author whose most famous writings include Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel Through the Looking-Glass, as well as the poems "The Hunting of the Snark" and "Jabberwocky." He is noted for his facility at word play, logic, and fantasy, and there are societies dedicated to the enjoyment and promotion of his works in many parts of the world