Bøger af Edward Lear

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 Pussycat are in a courtship voyage on an adventure across the sea! After a year and a day finally purchase a golden ring and are blissfully married. This is Edward Lear's best-loved poem features the original illustrations. Edward Lear was the greatest story teller of nonsense verses- this edition has been beautifully resorted and presented, for all to enjoy this great 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. 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.

Full Length, Comedy Characters: 1 male, 1 femaleInterior SetIn a San Francisco loft, aspiring author Felix focuses his binoculars on a prostitute plying her trade. He complains to the landlord, has her evicted, and finds he has trouble pounding on his door in the form of Doris, not a prostitute but an aspiring "model and actress," thank you very much. She figures he owes her a bed for the night, an arrangement that leads to hilarity. Alan Alda and Diana Sands took the roles on Broadway, George Segal and Barbra Streisand on film."The first nighters laughed maniacally."-New York Daily News "Animated, vivid, and comic (with) startling intensity and truth."-The New York Times

Introduced by a foreword from world-renowned children's author, this is a book to be treasured by fans both old and young.

John Vernon's Lord's stunning illustrations completely capture the spirit and satirical wit of Lear's work, conveying a lifelong enthusiasm for Lear's nonsense. 'Nonsense is the breath of my nostrils', wrote Edward Lear (1812-88)The perfect gift for both Lear fans and those discovering his work for the first time.

Edward Lear's travels through Albania and Macedonia in 1848 came about when an outbreak of cholera closed off all other routes out of Salonica setting him off on this unusual adventure. This book catalogues his observations of this land. It provides insights into the environment, culture and politics of the period.

One of the world's most loved writers, Lear's verse has delighted whole generations of readers. Now A Book of Nonsense is available once again from his original publishers.

'Nonsense is the breath of my nostrils', wrote Edward Lear (1812-88), and this collection demonstrates the wonderfully varied ways in which he pursued his philosophy of life. He created an extraordinary world filled with bizarre creatures - from the Dong with a luminous nose to the Pobble who has no toes - who misbehave with joyful abandon. Here can be found such exuberant and timeless verse as 'The Owl and the Pussy-cat', 'The Quangle Wangle's Hat' and numerous comic limericks, along with stories, letters, alphabets and recipes, all accompanied throughout with his fantastical line drawings. Gently pointing out human follies and the absurdities of the conventional Victorian society in which he lived, Lear's nonsense has enchanted children and adults alike for generations.

Edward Lear, the 20th child of a London stockbroker, entered the household of Lord Stanley as little more than a servant, but his sense of humour soon made him welcome above stairs and he began to amuse the children with comic drawings and rhymes. This book was first published in 1846.

Join the Owl and the Pussy Cat on a magical adventure as they go to sea in a beautiful pea green boat. Edward Lear's much-loved nonsense rhyme is wonderfully brought to life by Victoria Ball's charming illustration.

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