More Nonsense Limerick 57

There was an old man of Dumblane,
Who greatly resembled a crane;
But they said, "Is it wrong,
Since your legs are so long,
To request you won't stay in Dumblane?"

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

The Duck And The Kangaroo.

Edward Lear, Simple Poetry

Calico Pie.

Edward Lear, Simple Poetry

More Nonsense Limerick 35

Edward Lear, Simple Poetry

The Owl And The Pussy-Cat.

Edward Lear, Simple Poetry

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More Nonsense Limerick 45

There was an old man of Cashmere,
Whose movements were scroobious and queer;
Being slender and tall,
He looked over a wall,
And perceived two fat ducks of Cashmere.

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More Nonsense Limerick 59

There was an old man of El Hums,
Who lived upon nothing but crumbs,
Which he picked off the ground,
With the other birds round,
In the roads and the lanes of El Hums.

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More Nonsense Limerick 88

There was an old man of Boulak,
Who sate on a Crocodile's back;
But they said, "Towr'ds the night
He may probably bite,
Which might vex you, old man of Boulak!"

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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."

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More Nonsense Limerick 68

There was an old person of Hyde,
Who walked by the shore with his bride,
Till a Crab who came near
Fill'd their bosoms with fear,
And they said, "Would we'd never left Hyde!"

Edward Lear

More Nonsense Limerick 35

There was an old person of Loo,
Who said, "What on earth shall I do?"
When they said, "Go away!"
She continued to stay,
That vexatious old person of Loo.

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