Best Selling Books by Edward Lear

Compiles all of the nonsense limericks, songs, poems and stories written by the English poet

The owls, hen, larks, and their nests in his beard, are among the fey fauna and peculiar persons inhabiting the uniquely inspired nonsense rhymes and drawings of Lear (20th child of a London stockbroker), whose Book of Nonsense, first published in 1846, stands alone as the ultimate and most loved expression in English of freewheeling, benign, and unconstricted merriment.

The collected nonsense of Edward Lear, nineteenth century writer and artist. Contains: The Book of Nonsense, Nonsense Songs and Stories, 100 Nonsense Pictures and Rhymes, An Alphabet, and "How Pleasant to Know Mr. Lear."

Edward Lear (1812 - 1888) was an English writer of nonsense, the most famous piece of which is The Owl and the Pussycat. He is also credited with popularizing the limerick, though there was some speculation as to whether his patron, the Earl of Derby, simply used Lear as a pseudonym for his own writings. Lear was also a successful illustrator and even spent some time tutoring Queen Victoria in drawing before his improper behaviour had him thrown out of court.

Edward Lear''s beloved poem has charmed readers since it was first published in 1871. 4+ yrs.

Edward Lear''s poetry and prose celebrates the joy of living, and has influenced writers and illustrators from Terry Gilliam to Spike Milligan and Ricky Gervais. Although the subject and form of his works varies greatly, all of Lear''s poems can be characterized by his irreverent view of the world, and many critics view Lear''s nonsense books as his way of undermining the all-pervasive orderliness and industriousness of Victorian society. However, regardless of his inspiration or impetus, the appeal of Lear''s poems and illustrations has proved timeless. Nonsense Songs and Stories contains some of Lear''s best-known poetry, as well as stories and songs about real and imagined creatures. Poems include "The Owl and the Pussycat," "The Jumblies," "Calico Pie," and the stories are "The Story of the Four Little Children Who Went Round the World" and the "History of the Seven Families of the Lake Pipple-Popple."

An illustrated collection of twenty-four nonsensical poems by Edward Lear.

Edward Lear, born in 1812, was a British artist, illustrator, author, and poet, renowned today primarily for his literary nonsense, in poetry and prose, and especially his limericks, a form that he popularised. Lear produced the illustrated poetry collection Book of Nonsense (1846) for the Earl of Derby''s grandchildren. His other works include Nonsense Songs, Stories, Botany and Alphabets (1871), containing The Owl and the Pussy-Cat, and Laughable Lyrics (1877). This beautiful facsimile features a short introduction about Edward Lear, and how he refused to acknowledge the ''nonsense'' work in the earlier years because he wanted to be taken seriously as a landscape artist. Following this is a replica of each page, featuring the letters of the alphabet with the short poem underneath each drawing. This will be accompained by the poem again, this time written in a more accessible font so that children may read this too. The Ashmolean recently acquired an 1860s edition of the Alphabet of Nonsense, and it is this original that they have utilised in order to recreate this stunning classic.

"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." -Edward Lear Nonsense Songs, Stories, Botany, and Alphabets (1871), like much of Edward Lear''s writing, is characterized by a joy of living. In this charming collection of nonsense verse children of all ages can delight in some of Lear''s irreverent humor expressed in such classic poems as "The Owl and the Pussycat," "The Jumblies," "Calico Pie," and stories like "The Story of the Four Little Children Who Went Round the World" and the "History of the Seven Families of the Lake-Popple." In this edition, Lear''s delightful text is illustrated with color drawings by the well-known British illustrator Leslie Brooke.

The incomparable Fred Marcellino brings a decidedly droll vision to three of Edward Lear’s classic tales in this three-in-one collection. With light-hearted, lavish illustrations, Caldecott Honoree Fred Marcellino makes the most—and more—of the fantasy and farce to a trio of Lear’s best tales: The New Vestments, The Pelican Chorus, and The Owl and the Pussycat. Three splendid picture books in one!

An illustrated collection of limericks by the well-known nineteenth-century English writer.

This volume is based on a poem by Edward Lear, published in 1877, that was illustrated and organized afterwards by Lica Sainciuc over a long period of 1978-1988-2008 into a book, in which the last also used old drawings by Edward Lear.

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.

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. He was born in Highgate, a suburb of London, the 20th child of his parents and was raised by his eldest sister, Ann, twenty-one years his senior. He started work as a serious illustrator and his first publication, at the age of 19, was Illustrations of the Family of Psittacidae; or, Parrots in 1830. His paintings were well received and he was favourably compared with Audubon. Throughout his life he continued to paint seriously. He had a lifelong ambition to illustrate Tennyson''s poems. Lear briefly gave drawing lessons to Queen Victoria. In 1846 Lear published A Book of Nonsense, a volume of limericks which went through three editions and helped popularise the form. Edward Lear''s nonsense works are distinguished by a facility of verbal invention and a poet''s delight in the sounds of words, both real and imaginary.

Edward Lear''s beloved poem has charmed readers since it was first published in 1871. Now the adventure of these two unlikely sweethearts has been paired with vibrant paper-collage illustrations by Anne Wilson. Her colorful art creates a whimsical backdrop for Owl''s romantic pursuit of Pussycat. "The Owl and the Pussycat" will delight children and adults and show a new generation of readers the magic of true love. Awards and honors for "The Owl and the Pussycat": "Publishers Weekly" starred review

Famed for his nonsense poem ‘The Owl and the Pussycat’, Edward Lear developed a unique literary nonsense technique in both limericks and prose, which he illustrated with his own hilarious artwork. The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature''s finest poets, with superior formatting. This volume presents the complete poetical works of Edward Lear, with all the original illustrations and the usual Delphi bonus material. (Version 1) * Beautifully illustrated with images relating to Lear''s life and works * Concise introductions to the poetry books * All the original poetry books and all illustrated with the original illustrations * Images of how the poetry books were first printed, giving your eReader a taste of the original texts * Rare poems posthumously published, not available in other collections * Excellent formatting of the poems * Special chronological and alphabetical contents tables for the poetry * Easily locate the poems you want to read * Includes a special section on Lear''s artworks - explore the artist’s naturalist and landscape works * Features a brief biography * Scholarly ordering of texts into chronological order and literary genres Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles CONTENTS: The Poetry Collections 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. NONSENSE SONGS AND STORIES POSTHUMOUSLY PUBLISHED WORKS The Poems LIST OF POEMS IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER LIST OF POEMS IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER Selected Paintings LIST OF ARTWORKS The Biography BRIEF BIOGRAPHY by Franklin Lushington Please visit www.delphiclassics.com to browse through our range of exciting titles

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In "Nonsense Drolleries," Edward Lear employs a delightful blend of whimsical verse, playful language, and absurdist imagery to craft a collection that celebrates the joy of nonsense. Throughout the text, Lear''s limericks and nonsense poems evoke a fantastical universe populated by peculiar creatures and whimsical scenarios, showcasing his mastery of rhythm and rhyme. The literary style is marked by its playful exuberance and inventive use of sound, transcending conventional storytelling to immerse the reader in a world where the absurd reigns supreme, reflecting the broader Victorian fascination with nonsense as a form of artistic expression. Edward Lear, an esteemed figure in Victorian literature, is best known for his pioneering contributions to the genre of nonsensical verse. His own experiences, including a challenging childhood and a lifelong struggle with solitude, may have propelled him towards a unique worldview that embraced the delightfully absurd. Additionally, his background as a landscape painter and traveler informed his imaginative capacity, enabling him to vividly depict whimsical terrains and fantastical beings in his written works. "Nonsense Drolleries" is a triumph of creativity, making it a must-read for anyone who delights in playful literature and imaginative storytelling. This book not only entertains but also invites readers to embrace the absurdity of life itself. Whether you''re a child or an adult, Lear''s enchanting verses will inspire laughter and evoke a sense of wonder.

An illustrated collection of limericks by the well-known nineteenth-century English writer.

When Uncle Arly bends over to pick up a railroad ticket a cricket jumps on the end of his nose where it remains until he dies.