The escape of Alice: A Christmas fantasy

By Vincent Starrett

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

A storybook character finds herself in a world overrun with Christmas commercialism and must rediscover the true meaning of the holiday before returning to her own fantastical pages.

Genres

Literature Science-Fiction & Fantasy Fiction

Released

2022-12-22

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Summary

"The Escape of Alice: A Christmas Fantasy" by Vincent Starrett is a delightful, early 20th-century story that imagines a new chapter in the life of Alice from "Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland". In Starrett's story, Alice mysteriously steps out of her book and into a lively Christmas world filled with many Santas, toys coming to life, and other magical beings. As Alice explores this new place, she considers the true meaning of Christmas, looks for real friendships, and meets unusual characters, like a wooden helper to Santa Claus. The story touches upon Alice’s thoughts about growing up and the lasting importance of beauty and imagination. In the end, Alice goes back to her book, suggesting that childhood wonder can live on through stories and dreams.