Project Gutenberg 2004-10-08 Public domain in the USA. 1519 Lear, Edward 1812 1888 Derry Down Derry Nonsense Books A book of nonsense -- Nonsense songs, stories, botany, and alphabets -- More nonsense, pictures, rhymes, botany, etc. -- Laughable lyrics, a fourth book of nonsense poems, songs, botany, music, etc. E-text prepared by Dave Newman, Ben Courtney, A. Deubelbeiss, Stan Goodman, "Nonsense Books" by Edward Lear is a whimsical collection of nonsense verses and illustrations written during the late 19th century. This compilation features a multitude of delightful and absurd poems that embrace the nonsensical and fantastical nature of childhood imagination. Throughout the book, Lear weaves together humorous characters and absurd scenarios, making it suitable for readers of all ages looking for lighthearted entertainment. The opening of "Nonsense Books" introduces readers to the playful and imaginative style of Edward Lear, where he presents a series of whimsical poems about various characters such as old men with peculiar traits and young ladies in amusing predicaments. From the Old Man of Derry who loves to see children merry to the Young Lady of Norway whose misadventures unfold, each verse showcases Lear's talent for crafting eccentric characters engaged in humorous, silly activities. The lighthearted tone and vibrant illustrations immediately establish a fantastical world, inviting readers to explore the joy and charm of nonsense literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Limericks, Juvenile English wit and humor 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 444685 2025-08-06T06:30:39.857227 text/html 438914 2020-12-18T08:56:55 text/html 2682942 2025-08-06T06:31:07.125090 application/epub+zip 2681487 2025-08-06T06:30:49.953178 application/epub+zip 178404 2025-08-06T06:30:42.331244 application/epub+zip 9733062 2025-08-06T06:31:14.579099 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 9640070 2025-08-06T06:30:59.506161 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 303806 2022-09-07T03:29:36.891582 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 214972 2025-08-06T06:30:37.282243 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 195221 2024-10-28T20:40:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 214830 2020-12-18T08:56:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 214841 2020-12-18T08:56:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 23210 2025-08-06T06:31:14.887055 application/rdf+xml 11821 2025-08-06T06:30:42.959209 image/jpeg 3201 2025-08-06T06:30:42.646211 image/jpeg 72099 2020-12-18T08:56:55 application/octet-stream application/zip 2753358 2020-12-18T08:56:55 application/octet-stream application/zip 72076 2020-12-18T08:56:55 application/octet-stream application/zip 2774209 2025-08-06T06:30:41.052251 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