Book of Nonsense

Edward Lear

Description

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.

Sujets

• Children's

Informations

• Publié par: The Floating Press
• Date de parution: 01 janvier 2009
• Nombre de lectures: 0
• EAN13: 9781775411680
• Langue: English

Extrait

THE BOOK OF NONSENSE
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EDWARD LEAR
 
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The Book of Nonsense From a 1846 edition.
ISBN 978-1-775411-68-0
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There was an Old Derry down Derry, Who loved to see little folks merry; So he made them a Book, And with laughter they shook, At the fun of that Derry down Derry!
TO THE GREAT-GRANDCHILDREN,GRAND-NEPHEWS, AND GRAND-NIECESOF EDWARD, 13th EARL OF DERBY,
THIS BOOK OF VERSES
(The greater part of which were originallymade and composed for their parents,)
IS DEDICATED BY THE AUTHOR,
EDWARD LEAR