Nonsense Songs by Edward Lear
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| Author | Lear, Edward, 1812-1888 |
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| Title | Nonsense Songs |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Dave Newman, Ben Courtney, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders |
| Summary | "Nonsense Songs by Edward Lear" is a delightful collection of whimsical poetry and stories written in the Victorian era. The book captures the essence of playful nonsense and childlike imagination, showcasing Lear's talent for creating characters and scenarios that are both absurd and entertaining. It features a variety of poems and tales that transport readers into a fantastical world filled with charming and peculiar characters. The collection includes famous pieces such as "The Owl and the Pussy-Cat," where the two embark on a whimsical adventure at sea, and "The Jumblies," who sail in a sieve, boasting a carefree abandonment of logic. Throughout the book, Lear introduces a cast of quirky characters, including talking animals and anthropomorphized objects, each involved in humorous and nonsensical situations. The stories are often accompanied by playful rhymes and vivid imagery that engage young readers and encourage their imagination, making it a timeless treasure in children's literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | English poetry |
| Subject | Children's poetry, English |
| Subject | English wit and humor |
| Subject | Nonsense verses, English |
| Subject | Humorous poetry, English |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 13647 |
| Release Date | Oct 8, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 18, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 144 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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