Lewis Carroll was the pen name of Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, an English writer, mathematician, and logician born in 1832. He is best known for his children's books, particularly Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and its sequel, Through the Looking-Glass. Carroll's imaginative storytelling and playful use of language have made his works enduring classics in children's literature. In addition to writing, Carroll was a skilled photographer and a lecturer in mathematics at Christ Church, Oxford. His unique blend of fantasy and logic has influenced many authors and artists, and his characters, such as the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat, remain iconic figures in popular culture.