Project Gutenberg 2004-10-08 Public domain in the USA. 275 Lear, Edward 1812 1888 Derry Down Derry More Nonsense E-text prepared by Dave Newman, Ben Courtney, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders "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 ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Limericks, Juvenile 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 96183 2025-08-06T06:30:12.422352 text/html 70323 2024-10-28T20:40:11 text/html 924801 2025-08-06T06:30:22.955334 application/epub+zip 923432 2025-08-06T06:30:17.040365 application/epub+zip 91017 2025-08-06T06:30:13.682361 application/epub+zip 3376282 2025-08-06T06:30:25.467292 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 3349111 2025-08-06T06:30:19.860324 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 119714 2022-09-07T03:28:58.954784 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 49841 2025-08-06T06:30:11.443366 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 30077 2024-10-28T20:40:11 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18113 2025-08-06T06:30:25.600281 application/rdf+xml 10454 2025-08-06T06:30:14.181352 image/jpeg 2976 2025-08-06T06:30:13.932346 image/jpeg 937337 2025-08-06T06:30:12.740432 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