A vibrant, fantastical picture storybook, detailing The Jumblies and their ocean adventure in a sieve - join the intrepid blue and green adventurers as they set sail! A classic nonsense tale by Edward Lear.

‘A dime a dozen’ as known in America, is perhaps equal to the English ‘cheap as chips’ but whatever the lingua franca of your choice in this series we hereby submit ‘A Rhyme a Dozen’ as 12 poems on many given subjects that are a well-rounded gathering, maybe even an essential guide, from the knowing pens of classic poets and their beautifully spoken verse to the comfort of your ears.

The cat. Independent when it wants and making us dependent on its whims when it deems. Cats are first thought of as being domesticated in the Near East in about 7500 BC. A few thousand years later in Ancient Egypt they are worshipped as gods. From a domestic cat’s point of view this is pretty much the life they want and that some cats lead right now.Their larger cousins whether in forest, savannah, mountains or desert were fated for their speed, strength, beauty, feline powers and ...

The most enduring and popular theme of poems and poets is that of love.Can anyone think of a poet who has not in inky lines described their pursuit of love, their hopes for love, their loss of love, their unrequited love, their love of love ….. No.The language of poetry is mysterious but yearns to capture the essence and all aspects of its subject.In ‘Love’ it finds a difficult mistress. Individual poems can capture individual moments but has any one poem found with...

‘A dime a dozen’ as known in America, is perhaps equal to the English ‘cheap as chips’ but whatever the lingua franca of your choice in this series we hereby submit ‘A Rhyme a Dozen’ as 12 poems on many given subjects that are a well-rounded gathering, maybe even an essential guide, from the knowing pens of classic poets and their beautifully spoken verse to the comfort of your ears.

In "Illustrations of the Family of Psittacidæ, or Parrots," Edward Lear presents a captivating exploration of parrots through meticulous illustrations and insightful commentary. This work exemplifies Lear's talent as an artist and naturalist, blending whimsical yet scientifically accurate depictions of these vibrant birds. The literary style is characterized by a harmonious fusion of the artistic and the informative, reflecting the Victorian era's burgeoning interest in ornithology and the...

In "Nonsense Drolleries," Edward Lear employs a delightful blend of whimsical verse, playful language, and absurdist imagery to craft a collection that celebrates the joy of nonsense. Throughout the text, Lear's limericks and nonsense poems evoke a fantastical universe populated by peculiar creatures and whimsical scenarios, showcasing his mastery of rhythm and rhyme. The literary style is marked by its playful exuberance and inventive use of sound, transcending conventional storytelling t...

A collection of Edward Lear's classic " sumptuously silly verse" with fittingly witty new artwork to delight nonsense lovers of all ages ( Publishers Weekly).Celebrate the joy of ridiculousness with these endlessly fascinating and imaginative poems, as fresh and delightful today as they were when Edward Lear wrote them more than a hundred years ago—from "The Owl and the Pussycat" to "The Pobble Who Has No Toes." With an introduction from r...

"Illustrations of the Family of Psittacidae, or Parrots" by Edward Lear is a remarkable collection that showcases the vibrant beauty and diversity of parrots. Lear, known for his whimsical illustrations and poetry, captures the essence of these colorful birds with meticulous detail. Each illustration is accompanied by insightful descriptions, highlighting the unique characteristics and habitats of various parrot species. This work not only serves as an artistic endeavor but also as an impo...

Edward Lear's The Book of Nonsense is a foundational work of Victorian literary absurdity, gathering the limericks and comic drawings that made "nonsense" a distinctive poetic mode rather than mere childish whimsy. Its brief, rhythmically exact verses, often paired with grotesque yet affectionate illustrations, turn social awkwardness, bodily eccentricity, and geographical fantasy into miniature dramas of comic estrangement. Published in the mid-nineteenth century, the book helped establis...

Edward Lear (1812-1888) is one of the best-loved of English poets. His comic invention and unconstrained sense of the absurd have been enjoyed by generations of children, and treasured by adults conscious of the subtle melancholy that underlies the fun. This collection includes all the favourite nonsense poems. Peter Swaab sets them alongside a generous selection from Lear's six travel books (including his three Journals of a Landscape Painter), first published between 1841 and 1870, and l...

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