The Dong with a Luminous Nose by Edward Lear
The Dong with a Luminous Nose is a classic poem by Edward Lear, first published in 1872. It tells the story of a Dong, a creature with a luminous nose, who sets off on a journey to find a new home. Along the way, he meets a variety of strange and wonderful creatures, including a Jumbly Girl, a Pobble, and a Yonghy-Bonghy-Bo. The Dong's journey is full of adventure and danger, as he encounters a variety of obstacles and challenges. He must brave the dangers of the sea, the perils of the sky, and the mysterious creatures of the night. In the end, the Dong finds a new home and a new family, and learns the importance of friendship and loyalty. The Dong with a Luminous Nose is a classic poem that has been enjoyed by generations of readers. It is a whimsical and humorous tale that is sure to delight readers of all ages.
By Edward Lear · First published 1888 · Genre: Fantasy, Humor, Adventure · 1,108 words
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First lines
When awful darkness and silence reign
Over the great Gromboolian plain,
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The Dong with a Luminous Nose is listed on Textopian as a poem by Edward Lear, dated 1888 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Edward Lear
- Date: 1888 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Humor, Adventure, Children's Literature
- Length: 1,108 words
- Structure: 1 section, 15 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The title of the book implies a fantastical element, as does the plot of the story, which follows a man's journey to find a lost treasure with the help of a magical nose.
- Humor — The book is written in a humorous style, with a lighthearted tone and a focus on the absurd.
- Adventure — The book follows the protagonist's journey to find a lost treasure, which involves a number of exciting adventures.
- Children's Literature — The book is written in a style that is suitable for children, with a simple plot and a focus on the fantastical.
Tags
English · Nonsense verses · blue · bright · came · day · dong · ever · far · girl · goes · green
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)
- 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)
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