A Book of NonsenseFrom the benighted Old Man with a Beard to the erudite Perpendicular Purple Polly, Edward Lear's world is inhabited by a bewildering variety of oddities. One of the world's most loved writers, Lear's verse has delighted whole generations of readers. Here, after 140 years, is the original edition of A Book of Nonsense, from the original publishers. Complete with Lear's own remarkable illustrations, this treasure trove of nonsense is guaranteed to hold readers spellbound for generations more! |
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He also added 45 new limericks, which brought the number up to 112 — Wonderful value for the 3s 6d that Routledge charged for the new edition.' EA. Mumby records, in The House of Routledge 1834-1934- (George Routledge 8: Sons, 1934-), ...
He also added 45 new limericks, which brought the number up to 112 — Wonderful value for the 3s 6d that Routledge charged for the new edition.' EA. Mumby records, in The House of Routledge 1834-1934- (George Routledge 8: Sons, 1934-), ...
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Routledge, Warne & Routledge agree to purchase from Edward Lear, Esq., a work entitled “The Book of Nonsense" at the rate of2/6d ... Frederick Warne, Who had been recruited by George Routledge, his brother-in-law, to be a partner in his ...
Routledge, Warne & Routledge agree to purchase from Edward Lear, Esq., a work entitled “The Book of Nonsense" at the rate of2/6d ... Frederick Warne, Who had been recruited by George Routledge, his brother-in-law, to be a partner in his ...
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Umsögn notanda - nmhale - LibraryThingLear's limericks are fun and silly, with some of that absurd humor I might also find in Dr. Seuss or Carroll's poetry. He makes up foolish words to suit his odd characters, who range from regular ... Read full review
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Umsögn notanda - tortoisebook - LibraryThingThis was the free Kindle edition and it is missing all the illustrations which are surely integral to the book. The limericks themselves are old-fashioned but they are the originals of their type and ... Read full review
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| Titill | A Book of Nonsense Routledge Classics |
| Höfundur | Edward Lear |
| Edition | 2, revised |
| Útgefandi | Routledge, 2003 |
| ISBN | 113444950X, 9781134449507 |
| Length | 240 síður |
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