Book Of Nonsense Limerick 61.

There was an Old Man of the Nile,
Who sharpened his nails with a file;
Till he cut off his thumbs,
And said calmly, "This comes -
Of sharpening one's nails with a file!"

Edward Lear

Edward Lear was an English artist, musician, author, and poet famous for his literary nonsense and limericks. Born on May 12, 1812, in Holloway, England, Lear created a genre of literary nonsense that influenced many later English writers. He is best known for his work 'A Book of Nonsense' and 'The Owl and the Pussycat.' His whimsical style and imaginative use of language captivated both children and adults alike. Lear passed away on January 29, 1888.

Edward Lear

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Book Of Nonsense Limerick 65.

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Book Of Nonsense Limerick 56.

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Book Of Nonsense Limerick 38.

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Book Of Nonsense Limerick 59.

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Book Of Nonsense Limerick 8.

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