Nonsense Drolleries by Edward Lear

Nonsense Drolleries is a collection of humorous and whimsical poems and drawings by Edward Lear, the renowned English artist and poet. The book is divided into two sections: Nonsense Poems and Nonsense Drawings. The Nonsense Poems section contains a variety of humorous and nonsensical poems, such as "The Owl and the Pussycat," "The Jumblies," and "The Dong with the Luminous Nose." These poems are full of imaginative creatures, absurd situations, and playful rhymes. The Nonsense Drawings section contains a selection of Lear's whimsical and humorous drawings. These drawings feature a variety of creatures, such as owls, cats, and other animals, as well as landscapes and other scenes. Nonsense Drolleries is a delightful collection of Lear's work that will bring a smile to the face of any reader.

By Edward Lear · First published 1889 · Genre: Humor, Children's Literature, Fantasy · 2 chapters · 634 words

First lines

The Owl and the Pussy-Cat went to sea In a beautiful pea-green boat,

They took some honey, and plenty of money Wrapped up in a five-pound note.

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Nonsense Drolleries is listed on Textopian as a poem by Edward Lear, dated 1889 CE.

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• Work type: Poem
• Author: Edward Lear
• Date: 1889 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Humor, Children's Literature, Fantasy, Poetry
• Length: 634 words
• Structure: 2 chapters, 24 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Similar titles

• The Owl And The Pussycat by Edward Lear
• The Duck And The Kangaroo by Edward Lear
• The Dong With A Luminous Nose by Edward Lear
• The Jumblies by Josephine Daskam Bacon
• Calico Pie by Edward Lear
• Resignation by Bliss Carman

Genres

• Humor — Edward Lear is best known for his humorous works, such as 'Nonsense Drolleries', which feature nonsensical characters and situations.
• Children's Literature — Edward Lear wrote many of his works with children in mind, and 'Nonsense Drolleries' is no exception. The book is filled with whimsical characters and stories that are sure to delight young readers.
• Fantasy — The stories in 'Nonsense Drolleries' feature fantastical elements, such as talking animals and magical creatures, which make it a work of fantasy literature.
• Poetry — Many of the stories in 'Nonsense Drolleries' are written in verse, making them a form of poetry.

Tags

Children's Picture Books · Children's Verse · Children's literature · English · English wit and humor · Humor · Humorous poetry · Nonsense verses · beautiful · bong-tree · bought · bound

Contents

• The Owl and The Pussy-Cat
• The Duck and The Kangaroo

More by Edward Lear

• 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)
• Calico Pie (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