The Jumblies, and Other Nonsense Verses by Edward Lear
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"The Jumblies, and Other Nonsense Verses" by Edward Lear is a whimsical collection of nonsense poems written in the late 19th century. This enchanting book showcases Lear's unique style, combining playful language with vivid illustrations by Leslie Brooke. The verses capture the imagination with their lighthearted themes and absurd characters, presenting a delightful world of fantasy and humor. At the heart of this collection is "The Jumblies," a tale about a group
of whimsical creatures who embark on an absurd journey to sea in a sieve. Other beloved poems included are "The Owl and the Pussy-Cat," which tells the charming love story between an owl and a cat, and "The Dong with a Luminous Nose," detailing the adventures of a forlorn creature searching for his lost love. Each poem features imaginative characters and surreal situations, inviting readers into a world where the ridiculous becomes reality and leaving them with a sense of joy and wonder. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Lear, Edward, 1812-1888 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Brooke, L. Leslie (Leonard Leslie), 1862-1940 |
| Title | The Jumblies, and Other Nonsense Verses |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 86.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Nonsense verses, English |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 34906 |
| Release Date | Jan 10, 2011 |
| Last Update | Dec 3, 2014 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 887 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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