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Nonsense Songs (Dodo Press)
by
Edward Lear
Edward Lear (1812-1888) was an English artist, illustrator and writer known for his literary nonsense, in poetry and prose, and especially his limericks, a form which he popularised. At the age of 19 his first Illustrated work Family of Psittacidae; or, Parrots was published in 1830. His paintings were well received and he was favourably compared with Audubon. In 1846 Lear...more
Paperback, 136 pages
Published
by Dodo Press
(first published February 27th 1994)
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Edward Lear proved he can write in is second book. Though he invented the limerick, he was really bad at them. With longer forms and flexible structures he gave himself a chance to succeed. THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT is justly famous, and would rate 5 stars. The poems that follow all have less charm and less success, but all are still charming and successful in their degrees. Nothing here will change your life, but all are, at worst, fun to read.
A nice, comical collection of nonsense tales that are definitely aimed at children. Having to read this as part of my 2nd year for university I was apprehensive of what I would actually have to talk about, but there are various interpretations that can be drawn out of Lear's work and I enjoyed delving into them.
I just didn't care for the illustrations. (Bee Willey, no offense)
And you can't read this unless you sing it. It should come with sheet music, so you know a melody. But the Owl and the Pussycat is still excellent.
And you can't read this unless you sing it. It should come with sheet music, so you know a melody. But the Owl and the Pussycat is still excellent.
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