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It is to that chill penury against which Lear's life was one continuous and arduous struggle, that we probably owe pro ductions which have been the delight of so many nurseries. He perhaps occasionally felt some slight disappointment that his fame rested not so much on his merits as an artist, as on the fact that he was known throughout the child-world as the author of Dumbledownderry. But neither his impecuni osity nor his disappointment could sour his essentially lovable nature, or tinge with the least shade of cynicism a humour, which was above all things kindly and genial. He was too warm-hearted to be satirical. His laughter was, indeed, akin to tears. I have known him sit down to the piano and sob Whilst he played and sang: Tears, Idle Tears, which he had himself set to music, and the next morning send me the sub joined sketch.
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Edward Lear (12 May 1812 – 29 January 1888) was an English artist, illustrator, author and poet, and is known now mostly for his literary nonsense in poetry and prose and especially his limericks, a form he popularised. His principal areas of work as an artist were threefold: as a draughtsman employed to illustrate birds and animals; making coloured drawings during his journeys, which he reworked later, sometimes as plates for his travel books; as a (minor) illustrator of Alfred Tennyson's poems. As an author, he is known principally for his popular nonsense works, which use real and invented English words.
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- PublisherForgotten Books
- Publication date2018
- ISBN 10 1331975522
- ISBN 13 9781331975526
- BindingPaperback
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages439
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a complete collection of the beloved author's nonsense verse and whimsical illustrations. It is the third and final installment in a series that has delighted generations of children and has cemented its place in the canon of English literature. This volume brings together eighty-five limericks, twenty-seven nonsense songs, and eighteen longer nonsense stories, featuring the adventures of such memorable characters as the Owl and the Pussycat, the Pobble who has no Toes, and the Jumblies. The author's nonsense verse is characterized by its playful language, absurd situations, and unexpected rhymes, which have made it timeless and endlessly entertaining. Beyond their superficial silliness, however, the author's works are also known for their deeper thematic resonances, exploring themes of identity, conformity, mortality, and the absurdity of life. The author's distinctive style and unique worldview have made him one of the most influential figures in the history of children's literature. His work has been translated into numerous languages and continues to be enjoyed by readers of all ages. It is a testament to his enduring legacy that his nonsense verse has become such an integral part of the English language and culture. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781331975526_0
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