Description: THE WONDERFUL NONSENSE OF EDWARD LEAR THE NONSENSE VERSES OF ENGLAND'S EDWARD LEAR have entertained, amused and inspired countless admirers for many generations - mostly limericks with word images so ridiculous that they are hilarious. Among those who enjoyed Lear was the Beatle John Lennon who was also pretty good at conjuring up wonderful nonsense. Lear (1812 -1888) was a talented author, artist, musician and poet but it was for his nonsense limericks (written to the rhyme scheme of AABBA) that he is mostly remembered fondly today. Unlike many modern limericks that tend to be bawdy, Lear's were squeaky clean, and that has made them a favorite for young readers - even though he has legions of adult adherents. LEAR WROTE 212 OF THEM and some of the favorites have been selected for this slim book (only 32 pages), including one of the most famous - "There was an Old Man with a Beard." It is a charming little book, a good introduction for youngsters to Edward Lear - and the art work James Wines captures the fun and the celebration of nonsense. Publisher: Rizzoli ISBN: 0-8478-1682-6 Fiction: Nonsense verse ++ All books sold by Mackie Books are packaged in bubble-wrap to guard against damage. A top priority is careful packaging. This book will be mailed in cardboard protection. + Click here to see other listings by Mackie Books on eBay, including fine leather-bound books from The Franklin Library and The Easton Press as well as cased collectible books from The Heritage Press and special editions from other leading publishers. + We ship internationally through eBay's Global Shipping Program. + The illustrations in our listings are from the actual book on sale and are not stock pictures. + Our policy is to get books to you in the condition we describe in our listings. We hate bumped covers as much as you do. + We believe that a house without books is just a house, not a home.
Price: 10.95 USD
Location: Sausalito, California
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Book Title: Edwad Lear's Nonsense
Original Language: English
Item Length: 8.0 in
Vintage: No
Personalize: No
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Item Height: 7.75 in
Personalized: No
Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Topic: Wines
Item Width: 0.4 in
Signed: No
Ex Libris: No
Narrative Type: Fiction
Publisher: Rizzoli
Intended Audience: Ages 9-12, Young Adults, Adults
Inscribed: No
Publication Year: 1994
Type: Illustrated Funny Verse
Literary Movement: Nonsense Limericks
Illustrator: James Wines
Author: Edward Lear
Genre: Humorous Verse, Juvenile Poems, Classic Literature
Country/Region of Manufacture: Singapore
Item Weight: 0 lb 10 oz
Number of Pages: 32
