The Book Of Nonsense

The Book of Nonsense is a collection of humorous and absurd poems and limericks written by Edward Lear. Originally published in 1846, the book features over 100 short and witty verses that are sure to tickle the funny bone of readers of all ages. Each poem is accompanied by a charming illustration, also created by Lear himself. The verses are nonsensical and often feature made-up words and creatures, such as the ""runcible spoon"" and the ""Jumblies."" The Book of Nonsense has become a beloved classic of children's literature and continues to entertain and delight readers with its whimsical and imaginative wordplay.There was an Old Person of Leeds, Whose head was infested with beads; She sat on a stool, And ate gooseberry fool, Which agreed with that person of Leeds.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.