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Edward Lear

'Nonsense is the breath of my nostrils', wrote Edward Lear (1812-88), and this collection demonstrates the wonderfully varied ways in which he pursued his philosophy of life. He created an extraordinary world filled with bizarre creatures - from the Dong with a luminous nose to the Pobble who has no toes - who misbehave with joyful abandon. Here can be found such exuberant and timeless verse as 'The Owl and the Pussy-cat', 'The Quangle Wangle's Hat' and numerous comic limericks, along with...

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Edward Lear

"Illustrations of the Family of Psittacidae, or Parrots" by Edward Lear is a remarkable collection that showcases the vibrant beauty and diversity of parrots. Lear, known for his whimsical illustrations and poetry, captures the essence of these colorful birds with meticulous detail. Each illustration is accompanied by insightful descriptions, highlighting the unique characteristics and habitats of various parrot species. This work not only serves as an artistic endeavor but also as an impo...

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Edward Lear

Edward Lear (1812 - 1888) was an English writer of nonsense, the most famous piece of which is The Owl and the Pussycat. He is also credited with popularizing the limerick, though there was some speculation as to whether his patron, the Earl of Derby, simply used Lear as a pseudonym for his own writings. Lear was also a successful illustrator and even spent some time tutoring Queen Victoria in drawing before his improper behaviour had him thrown out of court.

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Edward Lear

There was an old man on the Border,Who lived in the utmost disorder;He danced with the cat, and made tea in his hat,Which vexed all the folks on the Border.Enjoy Edward Lear's hilarious, bizarre and delightfully bonkers limericks - published on their own for the first time. As found in the collected works, The Complete Nonsense of Edward Lear, which has been in print since 1947 and has sold tens of thousands of copie...

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Edward Lear

Excerpt: "They went to sea in a Sieve, they did, In a Sieve they went to sea: In spite of all their friends could say, On a winter's morn, on a stormy day, In a Sieve they went to sea! And when the Sieve turned round and round, And every one cried, "You'll all be drowned!" They cried aloud, "Our Sieve ain't big, But we don't care a button, we don't care a fig! In a Sieve we'll go to sea!" Far and few, far and few, Are the lands where the Jumblies live; Their heads are green, and their hand...

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Routledge Classics

From the benighted Old Man with a Beard to the erudite Perpendicular Purple Polly, Edward Lear's world is inhabited by a bewildering variety of oddities. One of the world's most loved writers, Lear's verse has delighted whole generations of readers. Here, after 140 years, is the original edition of A Book of Nonsense, from the original publishers. Complete with Lear's own remarkable illustrations, this treasure trove of nonsense is guaranteed to hold readers spellbound for generat...

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Edward Lear

Edward Lear was the greatest nonsensicalist of all time. He was the inventor of the limerick and created the Jumblies and The Owl and the Pussycat. This complete edition of Lear's nonsense verse - including the limericks, longer verses, alphabets and his own illustrations - is lovingly restored and beautifully presented, for adults and children to enjoy together.

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Edward Lear

An English artist, illustrator, musician, author and poet, and is known now mostly for his literary nonsense in poetry and prose and especially his limericks, a form he popularised. As an author, he is known principally for his popular nonsense collections of poems, songs, short stories, botanical drawings, recipes, and alphabets. He also composed and published twelve musical settings of Tennyson's poetry.ContentsA Book of Nonsense (1894)Nonsense Drolleries (1889)

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Edward Lear

This edition features a linked List of Plates.LIST OF PLATES.Psittacus badiceps. Bay-headed Parrot.Plyctolophus rosaceus. Salmon-crested Cockatoo.——galeritus. Greater Sulphur-crested Cockatoo.——sulphureus. Lesser Sulphur-crested Cockatoo.——Leadbeateri. Leadbeater's Cockatoo.Calyptorhynchus Baudinii. Baudin's Cockatoo.Macrocercus Aracanga. Red and Yellow Maccaw.——Ararauna. Blue and Yellow Maccaw.

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Edward Lear

The short story is often viewed as an inferior relation to the Novel. But it is an art in itself. To take a story and distil its essence into fewer pages while keeping character and plot rounded and driven is not an easy task. Many try and many fail. In this series we look at short stories from many of our most accomplished writers. Miniature masterpieces with a lot to say. In this volume we examine some of the short stories of Edward Lear. Ah, Nonsense! The English, it is often said, ha...

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Edward Lear

Nonsense Books by Edward Lear.

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Edward Lear, Oliver Hilton

In "The Jumblies, and Other Nonsense Verses," Edward Lear crafts a whimsical tapestry of nonsense poetry that invites readers into a fantastical realm where absurdity reigns. The collection, characterized by its playful rhythms and surreal imagery, exemplifies the Victorian fascination with nonsense literature, echoing themes of adventure and the eccentricity of human experience. Through his distinctive limericks and lyrical verse, Lear elevates nonsense to an art form, blending humor with...