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There was an old man of Dee-side
Whose hat was exceedingly wide,
But he said, "Do not fail,
If it happen to hail,
To come under my hat at Dee-side!"

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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Edward Lear, Simple Poetry

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Edward Lear, Simple Poetry

The Absolutely Abstemious Ass,

Edward Lear, Simple Poetry

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More Nonsense Limerick 77

There was an old man of Thames Ditton,
Who called out for something to sit on;
But they brought him a hat,
And said, "Sit upon that,
You abruptious old man of Thames Ditton!"

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More Nonsense Limerick 53

There was an old man of Ibreem,
Who suddenly threaten'd to scream;
But they said, "If you do,
We will thump you quite blue,
You disgusting old man of Ibreem!"

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More Nonsense Limerick 12

There was an old man of Dunluce,
Who went out to sea on a goose:
When he'd gone out a mile,
He observ'd with a smile,
"It is time to return to Dunluce."

Edward Lear

More Nonsense Limerick 36

There was an old person of Woking,
Whose mind was perverse and provoking;
He sate on a rail,
With his head in a pail,
That illusive old person of Woking.

Edward Lear

More Nonsense Limerick 62

There was an old man whose despair
Induced him to purchase a hare:
Whereon one fine day
He rode wholly away,
Which partly assuaged his despair.

Edward Lear

More Nonsense Limerick 29

There was an old person of Down,
Whose face was adorned with a frown;
When he opened the door,
For one minute or more,
He alarmed all the people of Down.

Edward Lear