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The Snark Puzzle Book presents seventy‑five brain teasers that draw directly from Lewis Carroll’s mischievous nonsense poem *The Hunting of the Snark*. Each puzzle invites readers to engage with the poem’s playful language, characters, and absurd scenarios, turning the tale into an interactive challenge. Designed for young readers, the book combines literary recreation with fun, fostering creativity and critical thinking while celebrating Carroll’s classic nonsense verse.
First publish date: 1973
Genre: Poetry/Narrative Poetry
Authors: Martin Gardner
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