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ISBN: 9781843799665
Nearly 150 years since his poetry was first published, Lear’s nonsense rhymes are still popular today. In this lively and colorful audiobook recording, Derek Jacobi reads Lear’s most famous poems and most fantastic creations, including “The Owl and the Pussy-Cat,” “The Daddy Long-Legs and the Fly,” “The Jumblies,” “The Dong with the Luminous Nose” and a collection of assorted limericks. Lear’s poems gave the clear message that it’s interesting, funny and okay to be different, and that message is just as relevant now as it was in Lear’s own day.
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Summary
Summary
Nearly 150 years since his poetry was first published, Lear’s nonsense rhymes are still popular today. In this lively and colorful audiobook recording, Derek Jacobi reads Lear’s most famous poems and most fantastic creations, including “The Owl and the Pussy-Cat,” “The Daddy Long-Legs and the Fly,” “The Jumblies,” “The Dong with the Luminous Nose” and a collection of assorted limericks. Lear’s poems gave the clear message that it’s interesting, funny and okay to be different, and that message is just as relevant now as it was in Lear’s own day.
Author
Author Bio: Edward Lear
Edward Lear (1812-1888) was an English artist, illustrator, author, and poet, known mainly for his nonsense literature and for popularizing the limerick. His most famous work is “The Owl and the Pussycat,” written for the children of his patron, Edward Stanley, the Earl of Derby.
Details
Details
| Available Formats : | Digital Download |
| Category: | Fiction/Humor |
| Runtime: | 1.27 |
| Audience: | Children (8–12) |
| Language: | English |
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