Project Gutenberg 2004-10-08 Public domain in the USA. 366 Lear, Edward 1812 1888 Derry Down Derry A Book of Nonsense E-text prepared by Dave Newman, Ben Courtney, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders "A Book of Nonsense" by Edward Lear is a whimsical collection of children's poetry created in the 19th century. This book belongs to the genre of children's literature and is notably recognized for its playful use of nonsense verse and rhyme. Lear's work is emblematic of the Victorian era, showcasing an imaginative landscape where absurdity and humor reign. It engages young readers with its delightful characters and humorous situations, inviting them into a world of silliness. The book features a series of amusing limericks, each centered around eccentric characters, mainly "Old Men" and "Young Ladies," who find themselves in ludicrous and entertaining predicaments. Each poem encapsulates a brief narrative filled with quirky scenarios, from cats being mistaken for objects to the peculiar habits of oddly behaving individuals. The vibrant illustrations that accompany the verses further enhance the joviality of Lear's creations. Through its playful language and silly stories, "A Book of Nonsense" delights readers of all ages and invites them to appreciate the joy of imagination and laughter. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Limericks, Juvenile Children's poetry, English Nonsense verses, English Humorous poetry, English PR PZ Text Humor Children's Picture Books Children's Verse Category: Children & Young Adult Reading Category: Poetry Category: Humour Category: British Literature 78335 2025-08-06T06:29:45.073986 text/html 52587 2024-10-28T20:40:05 text/html 698660 2025-08-06T06:29:53.798945 application/epub+zip 696801 2025-08-06T06:29:48.933968 application/epub+zip 88106 2025-08-06T06:29:46.144990 application/epub+zip 2579070 2025-08-06T06:29:56.051938 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2555844 2025-08-06T06:29:51.376981 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 153245 2022-09-07T03:28:27.595520 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 43230 2025-08-06T06:29:44.126991 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 23446 2024-10-28T20:40:05 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18288 2025-08-06T06:29:56.198966 application/rdf+xml 13701 2025-08-06T06:29:46.654975 image/jpeg 3666 2025-08-06T06:29:46.396980 image/jpeg 702117 2025-08-06T06:29:45.316013 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia