Book Of Nonsense Limerick 96.

There was an Old Person of Tartary,
Who divided his jugular artery;
But he screeched to his wife,
And she said, "Oh, my life!
Your death will be felt by all Tartary!"

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

Book Of Nonsense Limerick 47.

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Book Of Nonsense Limerick 81.

There was an Old Man of the East,
Who gave all his children a feast;
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And their conduct was such,
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Book Of Nonsense Limerick 36.

There was an Old Person of Cadiz,
Who was always polite to all ladies;
But in handing his daughter,
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Book Of Nonsense Limerick 45.

There was an Old Person of Prague,
Who was suddenly seized with the plague;
But they gave him some butter,
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And cured that Old Person of Prague.

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Book Of Nonsense Limerick 106.

There was an old Person of Burton,
Whose answers were rather uncertain;
When they said, "How d'ye do?"
He replied, "Who are you?"
That distressing old person of Burton.

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Book Of Nonsense Limerick 99.

There was an Old Person of Gretna,
Who rushed down the crater of Etna;
When they said, "Is it hot?"
He replied, "No, it's not!"
That mendacious Old Person of Gretna.

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Book Of Nonsense Limerick 107.

There was an Old Person of Ems,
Who casually fell in the Thames;
And when he was found,
They said he was drowned,
That unlucky Old Person of Ems.

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