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The poetry of Edward Lear
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- Book Synopsis
- The distinguished artist, illustrator, author, and poet Edward Lear was one of the great humourists of the 19th century. He is best remembered for his witty nonsense verse, which has delighted readers of all ages for more than 150 years. Beneath the absurd and playful imaginings of Lear's poetry there lurks a melancholic streak that was to bedevil him throughout his extraordinarily creative, nomadic life. And it is this that gives his writing its haunting quality. This collection includes "The Owl and the Pussycat", "The Courtship of the Yonghy- Bonghy-Bò", "The Dong with the Luminous Nose", and a selection of Lear's unforgettable limericks, and is interspersed with his own engaging pen-and-ink illustrations. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Great Poets Library brings together moving and inspiring verse from some of the greatest poets in history, presented with beautiful new cover designs with graphic motifs.
- About The Author
- Edward Lear (1812-1888) was a poet, writer and illustrator best known for his nonsense. He began working as an artist, where he developed his skills on journeys to Greece, Egypt, Italy and India among other places, before turning his hand to the literary nonsense he became known for.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781788885218
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Arcturus, (15 April 2019)
- Number of Pages
- 256
- Weight
- 161 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 198 x 129 x 11 mm
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