Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll, was first published in 1865, and revolutionized children’s literature and influenced popular culture in many ways. The book sought neither to educate the readers, nor instruct them- only delight them. More than a century later, the novel continues to inspire works of art in different genres. Check out the connections between The Matrix and Alice in Wonderland. The subject matter and premise are identical but it doesn't stop there.