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The Complete Verse and Other Nonsense

by Edward Lear · 1894

Part of the Nonsense Books series

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This collection demonstrates the varied ways in which Edward Lear pursued his philosophy of life. It includes 'The Owl and the Pussy-cat', 'The Quangle Wangle's Hat', and numerous comic limericks, along with stories, letters, alphabets and recipes.

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Genre
humor
Themes
art
Setting
victorian
Audience
childrens
Form
poetry

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