Through the Outlooking Glass

"Through the Outlooking Glass" by Simeon Strunsky is a humorous story offering a funhouse-mirror view of early 20th-century American politics. Imagine a world where Alice joins a Red Knight on a quest for a mysterious "Third Cup," their journey is interwoven with encounters with bizarre characters like the old women who lived in a shoe and humorous debates about the trustworthiness of politicians. As the Red Knight and Alice navigate this whimsical landscape, they hilariously expose the oddities and contradictions of society and challenge the reader to think about governance and cultural standards. The narrative uses allegory and playful dialogue to playfully mock political language and customs.