Nonsense Songs by Edward Lear

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Author Lear, Edward, 1812-1888
Title Nonsense Songs
Note Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "Nonsense Songs by Edward Lear" is a delightful collection of whimsical poetry and stories written in the Victorian era. The book captures the essence of playful nonsense and childlike imagination, showcasing Lear's talent for creating characters and scenarios that are both absurd and entertaining. It features a variety of poems and tales that transport readers into a fantastical world filled with charming and peculiar characters. The collection includes famous pieces such as "The Owl and the Pussy-Cat," where the two embark on a whimsical adventure at sea, and "The Jumblies," who sail in a sieve, boasting a carefree abandonment of logic. Throughout the book, Lear introduces a cast of quirky characters, including talking animals and anthropomorphized objects, each involved in humorous and nonsensical situations. The stories are often accompanied by playful rhymes and vivid imagery that engage young readers and encourage their imagination, making it a timeless treasure in children's literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject English poetry
Subject Children's poetry, English
Subject English wit and humor
Subject Nonsense verses, English
Subject Humorous poetry, English
Category Text
EBook-No. 13647
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 18, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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