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Edward Lear's poetry and prose celebrates the joy of living, and has influenced writers and illustrators from Terry Gilliam to Spike Milligan and Ricky Gervais.Although the subject and form of his works varies greatly, all of Lear's poems can be characterized by his irreverent view of the world, and many critics view Lear's nonsense books as his way of undermining the all-pervasive orderliness and industriousness of Victorian society. However, regardless of his inspiration or impetus, the appeal of Lear's poems and illustrations has proved timeless."Nonsense Botany and Nonsense Alphabets" contains illustrations and pictorial depictions from Lear's incredible imagination of plants and creatures, with appropriate captions and lyrics. His strange botanical illustrations include Manypeeplia Upsidownia, Piggiwiggia Pyramidalis and Pollybirdia Singularis whilst the "Nonsense Alphabets" consist of three sets of illustrated alphabets which twist and turn around the most bizzare imagery and language.
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Edward Lear (1812–88) was an English artist, writer, and illustrator known for his works of literary nonsense, in both poetry and prose.
Edward Lear (1812-1888) was an English artist, writer, and illustrator known for his works of literary nonsense, in both poetry and prose.
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- PublisherBritish Library Publishing Division
- Publication date2009
- ISBN 10 0712350446
- ISBN 13 9780712350440
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Number of pages144
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Illustrated Glazed Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Illustrated by Edward Lear (illustrator). Slight bumped corners. ; Slight bumped corners. The British Library's 2009 facsimile of Edward Lear's Nonsense Botany and Nonsense Alphabets faithfully reproduces the whimsical charm of the original 1889 fifth edition. Featuring mock-Latin plant names and absurd illustrated alphabets, the book showcases Lear's playful satire of science and education, blending visual wit with joyful nonsense verse for readers of all ages. ; Black & White Illustration; 6.7 X 0.8 X 8.5 inches; 144 pages 1st Edition (Facsimile of 5th Edition); First Impression. Seller Inventory # 63670
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