Nonsense Books by Edward Lear
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"Nonsense Books" by Edward Lear is a whimsical collection of nonsense verses and illustrations written during the late 19th century. This compilation features a multitude of delightful and absurd poems that embrace the nonsensical and fantastical nature of childhood imagination. Throughout the book, Lear weaves together humorous characters and absurd scenarios, making it suitable for readers of all ages looking for lighthearted entertainment. The opening of "Nonsense Books" introduces readers to the
playful and imaginative style of Edward Lear, where he presents a series of whimsical poems about various characters such as old men with peculiar traits and young ladies in amusing predicaments. From the Old Man of Derry who loves to see children merry to the Young Lady of Norway whose misadventures unfold, each verse showcases Lear's talent for crafting eccentric characters engaged in humorous, silly activities. The lighthearted tone and vibrant illustrations immediately establish a fantastical world, inviting readers to explore the joy and charm of nonsense literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Lear, Edward, 1812-1888 |
|---|---|
| Title | Nonsense Books |
| Contents | A book of nonsense -- Nonsense songs, stories, botany, and alphabets -- More nonsense, pictures, rhymes, botany, etc. -- Laughable lyrics, a fourth book of nonsense poems, songs, botany, music, etc. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Dave Newman, Ben Courtney, A. Deubelbeiss, Stan Goodman, |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Limericks, Juvenile |
| Subject | English wit and humor |
| Subject | Nonsense verses, English |
| Subject | Humorous poetry, English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 13650 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-13650-9 |
| Release Date | Oct 8, 2004 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 3086 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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