Lewis Carroll, born Charles Lutwidge Dodgson, was an English writer, mathematician, logician, and photographer. He is most famously known as the author of "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass." Carroll's work is characterized by its whimsical fantasy, wordplay, logic puzzles, and surreal humor, which have captivated readers of all ages. His unique blend of childlike imagination and sophisticated intellectualism has made his stories enduring classics of children's literature and beyond.