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A book of nonsense

Paperback • 2018 • English • 1. edition

A book of nonsense

By Edward Lear

Part of the series Quirky classics

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About the book

.There was an Old Derry down Derry, Who loved to see little folks merry; So he made them a Book, And with laughter they shook At the fun of that Derry down Derry." First published in 1846 under the pseudonym .Old Derry down Derry", A Book of Nonsense is a collection adapted from the limericks and illustrations Edward Lear created to amuse the grandchildren of Lord Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby, while he was staying with the family at Knowsley Hall. Embodying Lear's passion for nonsense, ...Show more

Classic and pre-20th century poetry
Poetry by individual poets

Book details

ISBN

9781847497482

Publisher

Alma Classics

Published year

2018

Language

English

Edition

1

Original title

A book of nonsense

Format

Paperback

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