A Book of NonsenseRoutledge, 2. sep. 2003 - 240 síður From 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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Edward Lear. There was an Old Man with a nose, who said, “ If you choose to suppose, '3' - That my nose is too long, you are certainly wron" There Was an Old Man on a hill, who seldom,. That remarkable Man with a nose. 3.
Edward Lear. There was an Old Man with a nose, who said, “ If you choose to suppose, '3' - That my nose is too long, you are certainly wron" There Was an Old Man on a hill, who seldom,. That remarkable Man with a nose. 3.
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Edward Lear. There Was an Old Man on a hill, who seldom, if ever, stood still; He ran up and down, in his Grandmother's gown, Which adorned that Old Man on a hill. irds sate upon it; air There was a Young Lady. 4.
Edward Lear. There Was an Old Man on a hill, who seldom, if ever, stood still; He ran up and down, in his Grandmother's gown, Which adorned that Old Man on a hill. irds sate upon it; air There was a Young Lady. 4.
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Edward Lear. There was a Young Person of Smyrna, Whose Grandmother threatened to burn her; But she seized on the Cat, and said, “ Granny, burn that l” “ You incongruous Old Woman of Smyrna l” a /.V a? I'; . ' There was an Old. G.
Edward Lear. There was a Young Person of Smyrna, Whose Grandmother threatened to burn her; But she seized on the Cat, and said, “ Granny, burn that l” “ You incongruous Old Woman of Smyrna l” a /.V a? I'; . ' There was an Old. G.
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Edward Lear. There was an Old Person of Chili, whose conduct was painful and silly; He sate on the stairs, eating apples and pears, That imprudent Old Person of Chili. There was an Old Lady of Ohertsey, who made a. 7.
Edward Lear. There was an Old Person of Chili, whose conduct was painful and silly; He sate on the stairs, eating apples and pears, That imprudent Old Person of Chili. There was an Old Lady of Ohertsey, who made a. 7.
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... Old Man with a gong, who bumped 'at it all the day long But they called out, “ 0 law! you're a horrid old bore 1” So they smashed that Old Man With a gong. ,- are '2 / st“ >9 l a“, u A. B.
... Old Man with a gong, who bumped 'at it all the day long But they called out, “ 0 law! you're a horrid old bore 1” So they smashed that Old Man With a gong. ,- are '2 / st“ >9 l a“, u A. B.
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