This collection demonstrates the varied ways in which Edward Lear pursued his philosophy of life. It includes 'The Owl and the Pussy-cat', 'The Quangle Wangle's

The absurd and fanciful verses of Edward Lear-from "The Owl and the Pussy-cat" to "The Jumblies," from "The Scroobious Pip" to countless limericks-have enchante

Every line of every nonsense book written by the celebrated humorist and author of "The Owl and the Pussycat." Illustrated by more than 500 of Lear's quirky dra

Edward Lear began his career as an ornithological illustrator, becoming one of the first major artists to draw birds from living models. During this period he w