CARROLL THE MATHEMATICIAN
Although famous for his literary works, Carroll was first and foremost a mathematician, lecturing at Oxford for many years. Within the discipline of mathematics, Carroll worked primarily in the fields of geometry, matrix algebra, mathematical logic and recreational mathematics, producing nearly a dozen books which he signed with his real name, Charles Lutwidge Dodgson. Carroll also developed new ideas in the study of elections (known as Dodgson's method) and committees; some of this work was not published until well after his death. He worked as a mathematics tutor at Oxford, an occupation that gave him some financial security.
A selection of Carroll’s mathematical works is provided in this section to give the reader a sample of his professional attitude and ability as a mathematician.