The Enthusiastic Elephant,

The Enthusiastic Elephant,
who ferried himself across the water with the
Kitchen Poker and a New pair of Ear-rings.

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

Nonsense Alphabet 2

Edward Lear, Simple Poetry

The Akond Of Swat.

Edward Lear, Simple Poetry

More Nonsense Limerick 35

Edward Lear, Simple Poetry

Book Of Nonsense Limerick 72.

Edward Lear, Simple Poetry

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