Bücher von Edward Lear

"A Book of Nonsense" by Edward Lear is a delightful and imaginative collection of playful poetry that can bring joy, laughter, and linguistic exploration to readers of all ages. Whether you appreciate wordplay, enjoy whimsical verses, or simply want to experience a classic work, this book offers a delightful journey into the realm of nonsense and creativity.First published in 1846, the book showcases Lear's inventive wordplay and clever use of rhyme. The limericks often feature absurd characters, strange situations, and delightful word combinations, making them entertaining and enjoyable to read.Lear's verses in this book often involve playful language, including puns, alliteration, and creative nonsense words. Despite being written over a century ago, the humor in "A Book of Nonsense" still holds up today. Lear's wit and absurdity transcend time, making the book appealing to readers of all ages. It can be a great way to introduce children to the joy of wordplay and nonsensical humor.Lear was not only a poet but also a talented artist. This edition features Lear's own charming illustrations alongside the verses. The combination of witty poetry and delightful visuals enhances the reading experience and adds to the book's charm.

Edward Lear began his career as an ornithological illustrator, becoming one of the first major artists to draw birds from living models. During this period he was employed to paint the birds from the private menagerie owned by Edward Stanley, the 13th Earl of Derby and one of Lear¿s closest friends. In 1837, Lear¿s health started to decline. His deteriorating eyesight and failing lungs forced him to abandon the detailed painting required for depicting birds, and, with the help of the earl, he moved to Rome where he established himself as a poet of literary nonsense.While Lear was visiting the Earl of Derby, he wrote poems and drew silly sketches to entertain the earl¿s children. In 1846, he collected together his pile of limericks and illustrations and published his first poetical book, titled A Book of Nonsense and dedicated to the Earl of Derby and his children. He decided to publish under the pseudonym Derry down Derry, but after he started making plans for more books, he republished under his real name.His next book, Nonsense Songs, Stories, Botany, and Alphabets wasn¿t published until 24 years later, in 1870. Lear then released More Nonsense, which contains more limericks, in 1872, and Laughable Lyrics in 1877. This final book in the series contains many of Lear¿s most famous fantastical creatures, such as the Quangle Wangle. The influence of Lear¿s poetry in the twentieth-century can be seen in styles like the surrealism movement and the theater of the absurd.

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The Book of Nonsense by Edward LearIn 1846 Lear published A Book of Nonsense, a volume of limericks that went through three editions and helped popularize the form and the genre of literary nonsense. In 1871 he published Nonsense Songs, Stories, Botany and Alphabets, which included his most famous nonsense song, The Owl and the Pussycat, which he wrote for the children of his patron Edward Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby. Many other works followed.

The Owl and the Pussy-Cat went to sea; In a beautiful pea-green boat; They took some honey, and plenty of money; Wrapped up in a five-pound note. The Owl looked up to the stars above; And sang to a small guitar...Edward was an English author and poet known for his literary nonsense in poetry and prose and especially his limericks, a form he popularised.

A collection of tales and rhymes from the master of limericks including: Yonghy Bonghy Bo, Calico Pie, The New Vestments, The Dong with a luminous nose, The Cummerbund, The Duck and the Kangaroo and others tales.Edward was an English author and poet known for his literary nonsense in poetry and prose and especially his limericks, a form he popularised.