Edward Lear
Edward Lear was an English artist, illustrator, musician, author, and poet, renowned for his literary nonsense in poetry and prose and especially his limericks, a form he popularized.
Books
This list of books are ONLY the books that have been ranked on the lists that are aggregated on this site. This is not a comprehensive list of all books by this author.
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1. Edward Lear's Book of Nonsense
This book is a collection of limericks and other humorous verses, accompanied by whimsical illustrations. It features a variety of absurd characters and situations, often involving animals and people in bizarre, nonsensical scenarios. The book is known for its playful use of language, including invented words and phrases, and its emphasis on the joy of silliness and the absurd. It's a classic of children's literature, appreciated by both kids and adults for its wit and creativity.
The 2850th Greatest Book of All Time -
2. Complete Nonsense
This book is a delightful collection of whimsical and absurd poetry and prose, celebrated for its nonsensical nature and playful language. It includes the author's most famous poem, which features an unlikely pairing of two creatures who set out to sea in a beautiful pea-green boat. The compilation is filled with fantastical characters, from the Jumblies to the Quangle Wangle, and showcases the author's unique talent for inventing quirky, fantastical worlds. The limericks, stories, and drawings within this volume have entertained both children and adults for generations, cementing its place as a classic in the genre of literary nonsense.
The 7193rd Greatest Book of All Time
