"Why is a raven like a writing desk?" is a famous riddle from Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland." It is posed by the Mad Hatter during the tea party, intended to be a nonsensical question with no real answer, embodying the whimsical and absurd nature of the story.
Lewis Carroll created this riddle to amuse and elicit curiosity, highlighting the playful language and logic puzzles that characterize his work. Although initially designed as a riddle without an answer, later authors provided witty responses, reinforcing the book's charm and surreal spirit.