This nonsense verse describes a creature called the Pobble, who lives on an island and has no toes. He is described as being very proud of his lack of toes, which he believes makes him superior to other creatures. The poem goes on to describe various absurdities about the Pobble's life, including his love of eating pickled herring and his ability to walk on his heels.
By Edward Lear · First published 1841 · Genre: Children's Literature, Poetry, Fantasy