As a young woman, wife, mother, and widow, shes experienced intense passion, great privilege, and greater tragedy. To gain the most of this story, i needed to read a bit about the actual life of lewis carroll as well as the liddell family alice was the third of three liddell daughters. Melanie benjamin on alice i have been for an authorat least, for an author like methe single most important factor when writing a book is the protagonists. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are charles lindbergh, anne morrow.
Oct 25, 2016 discover book depositorys huge selection of melanie benjamin books online. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read alice i have been. Download audiobooks by melanie benjamin at and save. The first edition of the novel was published in december 9th 2009, and was written by melanie benjamin. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Dec 09, 2009 alice i have been by melanie benjamin is a 2010 random house publication. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Melanie benjamin uses the few facts that are known about alice to craft a story that is heart breaking. The main characters of this historical, historical fiction story are alice liddell. May 20, 2019 melanie benjamin is the new york times and usa today bestselling author of the swans of fifth avenue and the aviators wife. Alice i have been hardcover mclean and eakin bookstore. Jan 12, 2010 i ve enjoyed other books by melanie benjamin and during a bout of insomnia read alice i have been on my phone, in my bed, under the covers. I was equally impressed by the afterword as well as benjamin s website that takes you into the world of alice, the oxford campus as well as charles dodgson. In the authors note following alice i have been, melanie benjamin recalls a chicago exhibit of dreaming in pictures. Jan 01, 2010 benjamins debut imagines alice liddells experiences before and particularly after lewis carroll immortalized her. Melanie benjamin books list of books by author melanie. See all books authored by melanie benjamin, including the aviators wife, and the swans of fifth avenue, and more on. What effects do these have on alice, and what are the consequences. This page includes two interviews with author melanie benjamin. Its a mystery, and a love story, that follows alice into adulthood after both tragic and wonderful experiences. Here in oxford in 1859, among the men in their long academic robes and the women in.
Buy a cheap copy of alice i have been book by melanie benjamin. The book is divided into three parts, each introduced by an authentic photograph of the real alice at various stages in her life. Alice i have been is a disturbing exploration of the life of alice littrell, the little girl who was the inspiration for lewis carrolls alice in wonderland. She was born in 1852, daughter of the dean of christ church college, oxford. Now in her twilight years, alice liddell looks back on a remarkable life. Now, in this jubilant new novel, benjamin shines a dazzling spotlight on another fascinating female figure whose story has never fully been told. A novel and millions of other books are available for instant access. A researched historical novel about the life of the real alice that inspired charles dodgson lewis carroll to write the beloved novel alice in wonderland. Alice i have been by melanie benjamin is a firstperson fictitious account of the alice who inspired lewis carrolls, alice s adventures in wonderland. See all books authored by melanie benjamin, including the aviators wife, and the swans of fifth avenue, and. There she saw the photograph of sevenyearold alice liddell a child scantily clad in gypsylike rags whose eyes were worldly, wise, and those of a. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 416 pages and is available in hardcover format. A site dedicated to book lovers providing a forum to discover and share commentary about the books and authors they enjoy. Jan 12, 2010 alice i have been by melanie benjamin part love story, part literary mystery, melanie benjamins spellbinding historical novel leads readers on an unforgettable journey down the rabbit hole, to tell the story of a woman whose own life became the stuff of legend.
Melanie benjamin quotes author of the aviators wife. For an authorat least, for an author like methe single most important factor when writing a book is the protagonists. Alice i have been by melanie benjamin is a 2010 random house publication. Her name is alice liddell hargreaves, but to the world shell always be known simply as alice, the girl who followed the white rabbit into a wonderland of mad hatters. Alice i have been melanie benjamin, 2010 random house 400 pp. After having read the swans of fifth avenue, i was eager to discover some of melanie benjamins other novels. Alice i have been by melanie benjamin librarything. A s an armchair historian, ive always been drawn to stories from the past, stories that still resonate todaystories we may not know or remember. Few works of literature are as universally beloved as alice s adventures in wonderland.
In alice i have been by melanie benjamin, we see her as an irrepressible child, then a young woman who falls in love with a prince, and finally a mother and wife. February 28, 2010 melanie benjamins alice i have been imagines the life and regrets of alice liddell, the reallife girl who served as the inspiration for lewis carrolls alices adventures. In her national best seller alice i have been, melanie benjamin imagined the life of the woman who inspired alice in wonderland. Melanie benjamin is the author of the new york times bestselling novels the swans of fifth avenue and the aviators wife, as well as the national bestseller alice i have been, and the autobiography of mrs. Melanie benjamin is the new york times bestselling author of the aviators wife, the autobiography of mrs. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Masterfully written, this victorian novel will satisfy not only those who have been charmed by alice s adventures in wonderland but any reader who enjoys history, mystery, and a journey through lifes vagaries with a heroine whose. With 24 out of 28 members rating it 4 or 5 stars, alice i have been is a clear winner with our readers, and inspired many to revisit lewis carrolls classic.
Now, in this spellbinding historical novel, we meet the young girl whose bright spirit sent her on an unforgettable trip down the rabbit holeand the grown woman. Alice refuses to read alice in wonderland until she is well into her 80s. Jan 25, 20 melanie benjamin, author of the avaiators wife, poses in front of a replica of a 1917 curtiss jn4d,keri wiginton, chicago tribune melanie benjamin has web browser bookmarks full of women. Alice i have been by melanie benjamin booksamillion. Pdf the aviators wife book by melanie benjamin free. I had heard some talk about the aviators wife, and so i read that one first, and was impressed with it as well. Melanie benjamin s alice i have been is a richly woven fictional account of the life of the girl who became alice in wonderland. The novel doesnt just fill in the blanks of a literary life, but tells the story of someone who was more than a muse. Melanie benjamin books list of books by author melanie benjamin. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading alice i have been. A novel random house readers circle reprint benjamin, melanie on. Alice i have been by benjamin, melanie author alice i. Adulthigh schoolin this novel, benjamin examines the life of alice liddell hargreaves, the inspiration for lewis carrolls alice. Deeply personal stories, because history only comes alive when we remember that it was made by real people, people just like us.
Benjamin the pseudonymous melanie hauser draws on one of the most enduring relationships in childrens literature in this excellent outing, spinning out the heartbreaking story of alice from alice s adventures in wonderland. Fishpond new zealand, alice i have been by melanie benjaminbuy. From a pampered childhood in oxford to difficult years as a widowed mother, alice examines how she became who she isand how she became immortalized as alice in wonderland. Pdf alice i have been book by melanie benjamin free. But oh my dear, i am tired of being alice in wonderland. Alice i have been by melanie benjamin books on tape. Alice may have been immortalized as a girl but, as benjamin imagines, she grew up to be a great woman. I enjoyed this book but i wouldnt recommend it if you really really love the story of alices adventures in wonderland. The first part is when she is a small girl living in oxford, uk.
Free download or read online the aviators wife pdf epub book. Enter to win signed copies of every melanie benjamin novel. Now, in this spellbinding historical novel, we meet the young girl whose bright spirit sent her on an unforgettable trip down the rabbit holeand the grown woman whose story is no less enthralling. Now, in this spellbinding historical novel, we meet the young girl whose bright spirit sent her on an unforgettable trip down the. Melanie benjamin, new york times bestselling author of historical fiction, including mistress of the ritz and the girls in the picture. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Melanie benjamin lives in illinois, where she is at work on her next novel. Previous historical novels include national bestseller alice i have been, the autobiography of mrs. As she explains, alice and her sisters are the princesses of oxford and are expected to. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. That quote lies at the heart of melanie benjamin s alice i have been as alice liddell, the young princess of oxford, tells of her strange and enigmatic relationship with lewis carroll, the mathematics teacher mr. Alice i have been, melanie benjamin shop online for. This edition contains an alice i have been discussion guide and an excerpt from melanie benjamin s the autobiography of mrs.
Melanie benjamins alice i have been is a richly woven fictional account of the life of the girl who became alice in wonderland. Alice i have been is a novel that stands on its own, for at its core it is simply a moving story of a life blighted by the scrutiny of others. February 28, 2010 melanie benjamin s alice i have been imagines the life and regrets of alice liddell, the reallife girl who served as the inspiration for lewis carrolls alice s adventures. Why, then, did i always feel as if his happiness was my responsibility. While this novel unsettled me it also enriched my enjoyment and understanding of the original alice in wonderland. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Alice i have been, melanie benjamin shop online for books. Benjamins debut imagines alice liddells experiences before and particularly after lewis carroll immortalized her.
Alice liddell hargreavess life has been a richly woven tapestry. I found benjamin s alice i have been to be fascinating with many of lifes experiences seamlessly expressed. Alice i have been is an expertly woven story of alice pleasance liddells life that spans the victorian era to the first world war. Content includes books from bestselling, midlist and debut authors. Alice i have been melanie benjamin nerd light books.
Why do you think she avoids reading the story she inspired. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. The relationships between alice and her sisters ina and edith range from rivalry to a lifelong bond. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. Alice i have been is based loosely on the life of alice liddell, the young girl who inspired charles dodgson better known as lewis carroll to write alice in wonderland.
But as she nears her eightyfirst birthday, she knows that, to the world around her, she is and will always be only alice. Benjamin lives in chicago, where she is at work on her next historical novel. Alice i have been hardcover tattered cover book store. Mistress of the ritz, a captivating novel based on the story. Untold stories, that explore the hidden corners, the locked closets behind the known historical record. Alice i have been by melanie benjamin, paperback barnes. Alice i have been by melanie benjamin overview part love story, part literary mystery, melanie benjamin s spellbinding historical novel leads readers on an unforgettable journey down the rabbit hole, to tell the story of a woman whose own life became the stuff of legend. Melanie benjamin is the author of the new york times and usa today bestselling historical novel, the aviators wife, a novel about anne morrow lindbergh. Melanie benjamin has a novel focus chicago tribune. Now, in this spellbinding historical novel, we meet the young girl whose bright spirit sent her on an unforgettable trip down the rabbit. Few works of literature are as universally beloved as alices adventures in wonderland. Alice i have been this is a very thoughtful and remarkably well researched story i was captured by alice s narrative from the first page and remained engaged until the end. Alice i have been by benjamin, melanie author alice i have been paperback melanie benjamin on. Melanie benjamin introduces readers to the lavish, heady world of her novel the swans of fifth avenue with this exclusive ebook short story.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Part love story, part literary mystery, melanie benjamin s spellbinding historical novel leads readers on an unforgettable journey down the rabbit hole, to tell the story of a woman whose own life became the stuff of legend. Focusing on three eras in alice s life, benjamin offers a finely wrought portrait of alice that. Alice i have been by melanie benjamin book club discussion. Under the pen name melanie benjamin a combination of her first name and her sons first name, she shifted genres to historical fiction. Dec 21, 2010 i bought this novel because i had recently read and enjoyed melanie benjamin s the autobiography of mrs tom thumb. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 345 pages and is available in hardcover format. Benjamin s debut imagines alice liddells experiences before and particularly after lewis carroll immortalized her. Free download or read online alice i have been pdf epub book. The first edition of the novel was published in january 15th 20, and was written by melanie benjamin. Her third novel, alice i have been, was inspired by alice liddell hargreavess life. I bought this novel because i had recently read and enjoyed melanie benjamin s the autobiography of mrs tom thumb. Her previous historical novels include the national bestseller alice i have been, about alice liddell, the inspiration for alice in wonderland, and the autobiography of mrs. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading.
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