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Laughable Lyrics

By Edward Lear

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

** Enter a world of silly characters and whimsical adventures where glowing noses search for love and toe-less creatures roam free.

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2004-10-08
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Summary

** "Laughable Lyrics" by Edward Lear is a joyful compilation of silly poetry, music, and pictures that showcases Lear's gift for amusing wordplay and imaginary visuals. This collection uses humor and silliness to amuse readers, especially children. The poems often feature bizarre characters and imaginative situations, with odd occurrences and enjoyable rhymes. The collection is a lovely assortment of inventive poems that include peculiar characters such as the Dong with a glowing nose, the Yonghy-Bonghy-Bò, and the Pobble who lacks toes. Each poem offers a unique story that is full of humor, charm, and cleverness. These poems examine themes of longing, love, and comical situations. The Dong’s search for his missing Jumbly Girl, the predicament of the elderly Bachelors struggling with dinner, and the whimsical pursuit of the Yonghy-Bonghy-Bò are all explored. With vibrant illustrations attending to each poem, Lear creates an interesting world that welcomes readers to immerse themselves in the delightful silliness, making it a cherished read for those who admire creativity and humor in literature. **

About the Author

Edward Lear was an English artist, illustrator, musician, author and poet, who is known mostly for his literary nonsense in poetry and prose and especially his limericks, a form he popularised.

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