Sylvie and Bruno
Sylvie and Bruno, published in 1889, was Lewis Carroll's last novel and his most ambitious. Two stories run side by side: in Victorian England a narrator who drifts in and out of dreams follows the love story of a young doctor, Arthur, and Lady Muriel, with long conversations on religion, society and morals; in the fairy realms of Outland and Elfland, the children Sylvie and Bruno, whose father, the Warden, has been pushed aside by a scheming brother, wander through adventures full of nonsense, songs and wordplay, including the Mad Gardener's song. The mixture puzzled many readers, yet the book contains some of Carroll's most inventive comic writing and an unusual experiment with dream and reality. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first chapter is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Sylvie and Bruno
Sylvie and Bruno by Lewis Carroll can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Sylvie and Bruno online?
Yes. Sylvie and Bruno opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Sylvie and Bruno free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Sylvie and Bruno is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Sylvie and Bruno in the public domain?
Yes. Sylvie and Bruno by Lewis Carroll is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Sylvie and Bruno?
About 4 h 20 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Sylvie and Bruno?
Sylvie and Bruno by Lewis Carroll is filed under "Science Fiction & Fantasy" in the Vinteuil library.
