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.

'You elegant fowl!'Exuberant and ingenious, Lear's best-loved poems tell of jumblies, quangle wangles and luminous noses.One of 46 new books in the bestselling Little Black Classics series, to celebrate the first ever Penguin Classic in 1946. Each book gives readers a taste of the Classics' huge range and diversity, with works from around the world and across the centuries - including fables, decadence, heartbreak, tall tales, satire, ghosts, battles and elephants....

'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...

"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...

Comic invention and an unrestrained sense of the absurd are explored in this collection of one of England's best-loved poets. Adored by generations of nonsense-loving children and treasured by adults conscious of the subtle melancholy that underlies the fun, these writings whisk readers away not only to the fabled lands of the Jumblies and the Yonghy-Bonghy-Bo but also to 19th-century Albania, Greece, Calabria, and Corsica, where the poet's encounters with the people and customs are record...

The Jumblies and Other Nonsense Verses is one children's book by Edward Lear was an English artist, illustrator, author, and poet, renowned today primarily for his literary nonsense, in poetry and prose, and especially his limericks, a form that he popularised.Included 10 stories with active table of contentThe jumblies.The owl and the pussy-cat.The broom, the shovel, the poker and the tongs.The duck and the kangaroo.The cummerbund.The don...

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...

The Complete Works of Edward LearThis Complete Collection includes the following titles:--------1 - A Book of Nonsense2 - Nonsense Song3 - More Nonsense4 - Laughable Lyrics5 - Nonsense Books6 - Nonsense Drolleries7 - The Jumblies and Other Nonsense Verses8 - Illustrations of the Family of Psittacidæ, or Parrots9 - Book of Nonsense

"The Owl and the Pussy-Cat" by Edward Lear is a charming narrative poem that sails off into the realms of love and adventure. In this delightful tale, an unlikely pair—the elegant Owl and the beautiful Pussy-Cat—set out on a sea journey in their "beautiful pea-green boat," armed with honey, plenty of money, and a map. Their voyage to the land where the Bong-tree grows leads to a whimsical wedding officiated by a Turkey. Edward Lear's timeless poem celebrates the joy of companionship, whims...

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.

Edward Lear (1812-1888) is one of the best-loved of English poets. His comic invention and unconstrained sense of the absurd have been enjoyed by generations of children, and treasured by adults conscious of the subtle melancholy that underlies the fun. This collection includes all the favourite nonsense poems. Peter Swaab sets them alongside a generous selection from Lear's six travel books (including his three Journals of a Landscape Painter), first published between 1841 and 1870, and l...

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