Edward Lear

“¿Qué entendemos por “sinsentidos”? Yo lo sé… cuando no se me pregunta por ello. Sé que en la infancia son como el aire que respiramos; que nos alegran y fortalecen durante las largas y duras jornada

Quan Edward Lear era a casa de Lord Stanley, que l’havia contractat per dibuixar la seva col·lecció zoològica, va començar a fer unes estrofes de cinc versos per divertir els infants de la casa. Els

Edward Lear was the greatest nonsensicalist of all time. He was the inventor of the limerick and created the Jumblies and The Owl and the Pussycat. This complete edition of Lears nonsense verse - including the limericks, longer verses, alphabets and his own illustrations - is lovingly restored and beautifully presented, for adults and children to enjoy together.

A BOOK OF NONSENSE

Sulle orme dei grandi viaggiatori stranieri di 700 e 800, Edward Lear, famoso nei paesi di lingua inglese come inventore di quelle filastrocche che vanno sotto il nome di limericks, intraprende, nellautunno del 1847, un viaggio in Basilicata, traendone inesauribile materia di esercizio per la sua penna di scrittore e la matita di paesaggista. La cronaca di quel viaggio restituisce tratti inediti o poco noti della regione: i percorsi accidentati, le soste in squallide taverne, i soggiorni in numerosi paesi e loro descrizioni, leggende, feste e tradizioni popolari, gli incontri con personaggi imprevedibili e una folla di gente ora cordiale ora guardinga o sospettosa.

Plumaje brillante, técnica exquisita El libro ilustrado de los loros de Edward Lear Edward Lear puede ser más conocido por sus versos absurdos, pero en sus años tempranos descolló como ilustrador de aves y reptiles. Esta coleccion de 42 litografias coloreadas a mano, tituladas originalmente Ilustraciones de la familia de los psitacidos, o loros, fue el mayor logro en su carrera relativamente breve como dibujante de historia natural, antes de que un problema ocular lo condujera a concentrarse en su escritura. En la epoca de Lear, los loros vivos eran infrecuentes y muy buscados, comprados y vendidos por fuertes sumas de dinero por magnates aficionados a la historia natural y valorados por la aristocracia europea del siglo XIX por su asombroso plumaje y su imitacion de la voz humana. Desde luego, los buenos dibujos de ellos tambien eran muy cotizados. Una de las primeras colecciones enteramente dedicadas a la especie, Loros incluye ejemplares africanos, australianos y americanos criados por eminentes ornitologos como sir William Jardine y Prideaux John Selby, que patrocinaron a Lear, inspirando y dirigiendo su trabajo. Al contrario de otros ilustradores de aves, el joven y prodigiosamente talentoso Lear (1812-1888) realizaba sus dibujos a partir de loros vivos, capturando sus expresiones y movimientos en ilustraciones notablemente vivaces. El nuevo medio de la litografia coloreada a mano facilito la intensa elegancia de la obra de Lear. Esta coleccion exquisita fue reproducida originalmente en 175 series unicas y vendida por suscripcion a los eruditos mas eminentes y los coleccionistas mas opulentos de loros vivos en Gran Bretaña. Los Psitacidos hicieron de Lear un ilustrador celebre y el profesor de dibujo de la joven reina Victoria. Con una breve introduccion zoologica y descripciones escritas de cada ave, la reimpresion perfecta de TASCHEN devuelve a la vida los loros de Lear para admiracion de todos.

Renowned author Daniel Pinkwater and best-selling poet and artist Calef Brown team up to champion the ridiculous! These endlessly fascinating and imaginative poems are as fresh and delightful today as they were when Edward Lear wrote them more than a hundred years agofrom "The Owl and the Pussycat" to "The Pobble Who Has No Toes." This charming book proves that, sometimes, there's nothing children need more than a healthy dose of nonsense!

Illus.: William Foster

Edward Lears The Book of Nonsense serves as a pioneering anthology of limericks, each artfully crafted to blend humor, absurdity, and playful verse. Written in the mid-19th century, this collection exemplifies the literary nonsense genre, where form meets whimsy and meaning dances on the edge of absurdity. Lears innovative use of rhythm and meter introduces young readers and adults alike to a world where logic is subverted, allowing for the exploration of imagination and creativity. The collection is not merely a series of verses but rather a kaleidoscope of delightful nonsense that challenges traditional storytelling conventions, encouraging readers to embrace the illogical and the fantastical. Edward Lear, a Victorian poet, painter, and illustrator, was deeply influenced by his own experiences of displacement and societal expectations. His background in both art and literature led him to explore the liminal spaces between reality and imagination. Lears own struggles with loneliness often manifested in his work, pushing him to create a universe where nonsensical whimsies could thrive and where laughter could soften the edges of melancholy. For readers seeking both entertainment and a deeper understanding of the human condition through the lens of whimsy, The Book of Nonsense is an essential read. It invites you to delight in its playful absurdities, sparking joy and curiosity while expanding the boundaries of how literature can be approached. This enchanting collection remains relevant today, proving that silliness can indeed illuminate profound truths.In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:- A succinct Introduction situates the works timeless appeal and themes.- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the eras events and influences that shaped the writing.- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the authors life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the works messages, connecting them to modern life.- Handpicked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

There was an old man on the Border, Who lived in the utmost disorder; He danced with the cat, and made tea in his hat, Which vexed all the folks on the Border. Enjoy Edward Lear's hilarious, bizarre and delightfully bonkers limericks - published on their own for the first time. As found in the collected works, The Complete Nonsense of Edward Lear, which has been in print since 1947 and has sold tens of thousands of copies. The nonsense works, of which the limericks were a part, were first published in the mid-1800s.

There was an old man on the Border, Who lived in the utmost disorder;He danced with the cat, and made tea in his hat,Which vexed all the folks on the Border.Enjoy Edward Lears hilarious, bizarre and delightfully bonkers limericks - published on their own for the first time. As found in the collected works, The Complete Nonsense of Edward Lear, which has been in print since 1947 and has sold tens of thousands of copies. The nonsense works, of which the limericks were a part, were first published in the mid-1800s.

The Book of Nonsense, first published in 1846, stands alone as the ultimate and most loved expression in English of freewheeling, benign, and unconstricted merriment. The poems of the book tell the stories of the owls, hen, larks, and their nests in his beard, and other fey fauna and peculiar persons. They all inhabit the uniquely inspired nonsense rhymes and drawings of Lear, who was a 20th child of a London stockbroker.

Nonsense is the breath of my nostrils'', wrote Edward Lear (1812-88), and this collection demonstrates the varied ways in which he pursued his philosophy of life. Gently pointing out human follies and the absurdities of the conventional Victorian society in which he lived, Lear''s nonsense has enchanted children and adults alike for generations.