The absurd and fanciful verses of Edward Lear-from "The Owl and the Pussy-cat" to "The Jumblies," from "The Scroobious Pip" to countless limericks-have enchanted generations of readers, children and adults alike. This delightful collection, the most comprehensive ever compiled of his work, presents all of Lear's verse and other nonsense writings, including stories, letters, and illustrated alphabets, as well as previously unpublished material. Featuring Lear's own line drawings throughout and an introduction by leading Lear authority Vivien Noakes, this captivating volume reveals a complex man of ample talents, achievements, and influence-and is teeming with timeless nonsense.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN-10
0142002275
ISBN-13
9780142002278
eBay Product ID (ePID)
2224726
Product Key Features
Book Title
Complete Verse and Other Nonsense
Author
Edward Lear
Format
Uk-B Format Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Form / Limericks & Verse, General, European / English, Irish, Scottish, Welsh