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Edward LearPoet
Date of Birth: 12.05.1812
Country:  Great Britain |
Content:
- A Leading Figure in Nonsense Verse
- Artistic Journeys
- Nonsensical Contributions
- Book of Nonsense (1846)
- Travelogues and Artistic Expressions
- Journal of a Landscape Painter in Albania and Illyria (1841)
A Leading Figure in Nonsense Verse
Edward Lear, born on May 12, 1812, in London, is renowned as one of the greatest masters of nonsense poetry. Despite his posthumous fame as a poet, painting was his primary occupation during his lifetime.
Artistic Journeys
Lear embarked on extensive travels, particularly around the Mediterranean region. He established a home in San Remo, Italy, where he spent his final days before passing away on January 30, 1888.
Nonsensical Contributions
Lear's most significant contribution to poetry lies in his limericks and numerous well-known poems, including "The Owl and the Pussy Cat," "The Jumblies," and "The Dong with the Luminous Nose." During his life, four volumes of his nonsense writings were published:
Book of Nonsense (1846)
Nonsense Songs, Stories, Botany and Alphabets (1871)More Nonsense, Pictures, Rhymes, Botany etc. (1872)
Laughable Lyrics, A Fourth Book of Nonsense Poems, Songs, Botany, Music, etc. (1877)
In 1912, The Complete Nonsense Book was released, providing the first comprehensive collection of Lear's nonsense. In 1947, Complete Nonsense of Edward Lear was published, offering a definitive anthology.
Travelogues and Artistic Expressions
Alongside his poetic nonsense, Lear published several travel books that documented his experiences as an artist in diverse parts of Europe. Notable works include:
Journal of a Landscape Painter in Albania and Illyria (1841)
Excursions in Italy (1846)Views in the Seven Ionian Islands (1863)
