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!"

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.

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More Nonsense Limerick 35

There was an old person of Loo,
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