'Nonsense is the breath of my nostrils', wrote Edward Lear (1812-88), and this collection demonstrates the varied ways in which he pursued his philosophy of life.... Læs mere
Edward Lear was the greatest nonsensicalist of all time. This complete edition of Lear's nonsense verse - including the limericks, longer verses, alphabets and his own illustrations - is lovingly restored and beautifully presented, for adults and children to enjoy together.
En lille samling af Edward Lears nonsensdigte, oversat til dansk
Forvrøvlet fortælling af 7 dyrefamiliers sørgelige endeligt! br br Kom sæt dig, min ven, og hør, hvad jeg ved br om de syv familier ved... Læs mere
Edward Lear's travels through Albania and Macedonia in 1848 came about when an outbreak of cholera closed off all other routes out... Læs mere
Edward Lear, the 20th child of a London stockbroker, entered the household of Lord Stanley as little more than a servant, but his sense of humour soon made him welcome above stairs... Læs mere
Introduced by a foreword from world-renowned children's author, this is a book to be treasured by fans both old and young.
Embodying his passion for the absurd, Lear’s limericks, stories, alphabets and botanical sketches, each accompanied by one of the author’s beguiling original illustrations,... Læs mere
For fans of The Owl and the Pussycat and A Child's Garden of Verses comes a whimsically illustrated version of classic poet Edward Lear's unfinished nonsense poem by award-winning illustrators Charles Santore and Nicholas Santore.