"Nonsense Books" by Edward Lear is a playful compilation of silly poems and drawings created in the late 1800s. The collection includes many fun and bizarre poems that celebrate the wild and imaginative side of being a kid. Lear fills the book with funny characters and ridiculous situations, making it great for anyone who wants a light and happy read. Right from the start, the book shows off Lear’s fun and creative style with poems about strange old men and young women getting into funny situations. There’s the Old Man of Derry, who loves to see kids happy, and the Young Lady of Norway, who has all sorts of funny mishaps. Each poem shows how good Lear was at making strange characters who do really silly things and the happy feeling and bright pictures set up a magical world where readers can enjoy the fun and charm of nonsense stories.
Nonsense Books
By Edward Lear
Step into a world of silly characters and ridiculous situations where strange old men and curious ladies fill every page with laughter and surprise.
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2004-10-08
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About the AuthorEdward 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.
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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