Calico Pie by Edward Lear (1888)

Calico Pie is a collection of whimsical poems written by Edward Lear, a renowned English poet, artist, and author. The poems are written in a variety of styles, from nonsense verse to limericks, and feature a wide range of characters, from birds and animals to kings and queens. The collection begins with the title poem, “Calico Pie,” which tells the story of a group of birds who build a nest in a calico tree. The birds then proceed to have a variety of adventures, including a battle with a giant, a visit to a castle, and a journey to the moon. The collection also includes “The Owl and the Pussycat,” a beloved poem about two unlikely friends who go on a voyage together. Other poems in the collection include “The Jumblies,” “The Dong with the Luminous Nose,” and “The Courtship of the Yonghy-Bonghy-Bo.” Calico Pie is a delightful collection of poems that will delight readers of all ages. With its whimsical characters and imaginative stories, it is sure to bring a smile to any reader’s face.

By Edward Lear · First published 1888 · Genre: Children's Literature, Humor, Poetry · 337 words

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• Work type: Poem
• Author: Edward Lear
• Date: 1888 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Children's Literature, Humor, Poetry, Fantasy
• Length: 337 words
• Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)

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Similar titles

• The Broom The Shovel The Poker And The Tongs by Edward Lear
• The Jumblies by Edward Lear
• The Owl And The Pussycat by Edward Lear
• Incidents In The Life Of My Uncle Arly by Edward Lear
• The Dong With A Luminous Nose by Edward Lear
• The Duck And The Kangaroo by Edward Lear

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• Children's Literature — CALICO PIE is a collection of nonsense poems written by Edward Lear, a renowned English author of children's literature.
• Humor — CALICO PIE is a humorous collection of poems that use wordplay and nonsense to create a lighthearted atmosphere.
• Poetry — CALICO PIE is a collection of poems written by Edward Lear, a renowned English poet.
• Fantasy — CALICO PIE contains fantastical elements such as talking animals and magical creatures, which create a whimsical atmosphere.

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English · Nonsense verses · around · away · back · ban · birds · blue · calico · came · fish · flew

More by Edward Lear

• Nonsense Drolleries (1889)
• The Broom, the Shovel, the Poker and the Tongs (1888)
• The Duck and the Kangaroo (1888)
• The Cummerbund. An Indian Poem (1888)
• The Dong with a Luminous Nose (1888)
• The Courtship of the Yonghy-Bonghy-Bo (1888)
• Incidents in the Life of My Uncle Arly (1888)
• How Pleasant to Know Mr. Lear! (1871)
• All works by Edward Lear