The Hunting of the Snark, Lewis Carroll
The Hunting of the Snark, Lewis Carroll
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The Hunting of the Snark

Author: Lewis Carroll

Narrator: Bert Nichols Stauff

Unabridged: 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Bertha Stauff

Published: 03/10/2026

Synopsis

The Hunting of the Snark is a whimsical and nonsensical poem by Lewis Carroll about a curious crew of adventurers on a voyage to find the mysterious Snark. Along the way, they encounter absurd situations, strange creatures, and playful language that stretches the imagination. Though the story is fantastical and full of Carroll’s signature wordplay, it is lighthearted and suitable for older children and adults who enjoy clever humor and imaginative storytelling. The poem explores themes of adventure, curiosity, and the joy of puzzling mysteries, rather than focusing on violence or danger.

About Lewis Carroll

Lewis Carroll was the pen name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson (1832–1898), an English writer, mathematician, and logician. He is best known for his imaginative and playful works, including Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland and The Hunting of the Snark. Carroll’s writing blends clever wordplay, fantasy, and humor, captivating both children and adults.

About Bert Nichols Stauff

Bert Stauff is a retired Family Nurse Practitioner with a long career specializing in pediatrics, where she developed a deep love for reading aloud to children. After decades, she carried that passion for storytelling into her second career as an audiobook narrator. Her warm, gentle delivery and intuitive sense of pacing make her a natural fit for children’s classics, poetry, fairy tales, and family-friendly literature. She has narrated a growing collection of works for Blackstone Publishing and other platforms, bringing beloved stories to life for new generations of listeners.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Hailey on July 30, 2017

Absolute nonsense, which is to be expected with Carroll. I love how his writing brings me back to being a kid again. Obviously loved it!......more

Goodreads review by Manny on September 23, 2014

"You must read this book!" the Reviewer cried, As he searched for a suitable rhyme But as long as he stole more than half of the words He was sure he would get there in time. The rest of this review is available elsewhere (the location cannot be given for Goodreads policy reasons)......more

Goodreads review by Manny on July 06, 2022

In Carroll's prescient fable, the Bellman's crew, evidently the Conservative Party, set out on an ambitious voyage guided by a completely blank map. They are convinced that, if only they can find the right way to troll the opposition, their fortunes will be assured. But all too late they discover th......more

Goodreads review by Gabriel on May 31, 2025

Con esto doy por concluida mis lecturas de este autor. No sé si sacó algo más y tampoco es que me interese. En cuanto a esta breve historia no estoy seguro de lo que leí. Perdón, es que el cerebro me funciona más lento con la poesía. Pero sí puedo asegurar que la pasé bien, no me aburrió, es muy entr......more

Goodreads review by Trish on January 02, 2017

Lewis Carroll doesn't really need an introduction. Having brought us the fantastic world of Alice in Wonderland and its sequel, he is not only one of the most well-known authors of classic children's literature, but must have been one of the most inventive and imaginative people on the planet. Apart......more

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