The Book of Nonsense
by Edward Lear
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good Only
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Synopsis
Edward Lear (1812 - 1888) was an English writer of nonsense, the most famous piece of which is The Owl and the Pussycat. He is also credited with popularizing the limerick, though there was some speculation as to whether his patron, the Earl of Derby, simply used Lear as a pseudonym for his own writings. Lear was also a successful illustrator and even spent some time tutoring Queen Victoria in drawing before his improper behaviour had him thrown out of court.
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- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 702L17
- Title
- The Book of Nonsense
- Author
- Edward Lear
- Illustrator
- Edward Lear
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Good Only
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Frederick Warne and co
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- c1880
- Size
- 10" by 8.5"
- Keywords
- Nonsense Humour Illustrated Humour
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