The Daddy Long-Legs and the Fly

A daddy long-legs and a fly engage in a series of absurd conversations, with the fly attempting to persuade the daddy long-legs to join him on a journey to the moon. The daddy long-legs declines, citing his preference for staying on earth where he can enjoy the company of his friends and family.

By Edward Lear · First published 1837 · Genre: Children's Literature, Poetry, Fantasy

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