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Title: More Nonsense
Credits: E-text prepared by Dave Newman, Ben Courtney, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "More Nonsense" by Edward Lear is a whimsical collection of illustrated poetry, published in the late 19th century, likely around the Victorian era. This book continues Lear's tradition of nonsensical verse, focusing on playful rhymes and absurd imagery that brings joy and laughter to its readers. Through its delightful content, it caters primarily to children, but also enchants adults with its clever wordplay and illustrative charm. The book consists of three sections: "Nonsense Botany," "One Hundred Nonsense Pictures and Rhymes," and "Twenty-Six Nonsense Rhymes and Pictures." Each section features a variety of humorous verses accompanied by whimsical illustrations that depict eccentric characters and nonsensical situations. For instance, the poems introduce lovable figures such as an old man who dined on a cake of burnt umber and a young lady whose nose continuously grows. Lear's unique style combines nonsense with a light-hearted approach, allowing readers to indulge in a world filled with imagination and laughter, devoid of any serious undertones. Overall, "More Nonsense" is a charming celebration of the absurd that has captivated audiences for generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Lear, Edward, 1812-1888
EBook No.: 13648
Published: Oct 8, 2004
Downloads: 216
Language: English
Subject: Limericks, Juvenile
Subject: Nonsense verses, English
Subject: Humorous poetry, English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: More Nonsense
Credits: E-text prepared by Dave Newman, Ben Courtney, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders
Summary: "More Nonsense" by Edward Lear is a whimsical collection of illustrated poetry, published in the late 19th century, likely around the Victorian era. This book continues Lear's tradition of nonsensical verse, focusing on playful rhymes and absurd imagery that brings joy and laughter to its readers. Through its delightful content, it caters primarily to children, but also enchants adults with its clever wordplay and illustrative charm. The book consists of three sections: "Nonsense Botany," "One Hundred Nonsense Pictures and Rhymes," and "Twenty-Six Nonsense Rhymes and Pictures." Each section features a variety of humorous verses accompanied by whimsical illustrations that depict eccentric characters and nonsensical situations. For instance, the poems introduce lovable figures such as an old man who dined on a cake of burnt umber and a young lady whose nose continuously grows. Lear's unique style combines nonsense with a light-hearted approach, allowing readers to indulge in a world filled with imagination and laughter, devoid of any serious undertones. Overall, "More Nonsense" is a charming celebration of the absurd that has captivated audiences for generations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Lear, Edward, 1812-1888
EBook No.: 13648
Published: Oct 8, 2004
Downloads: 216
Language: English
Subject: Limericks, Juvenile
Subject: Nonsense verses, English
Subject: Humorous poetry, English
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.