Complete Nonsense and Other Verse (Lear Edward)(Paperback / softback)

Complete Nonsense and Other Verse (Lear Edward)(Paperback / softback)

'Nonsense is the breath of my nostrils', wrote Edward Lear (1812-88), and this collection demonstrates the varied ways in which he pursued his philosophy of life. Gently pointing out human follies and the absurdities of the conventional Victorian society in which he lived, Lear's nonsense has

Nonsense Verse of Edward Lear (Lear Edward)(Pevná vazba)

John Vernon's Lord's stunning illustrations completely capture the spirit and satirical wit of Lear's work, conveying a lifelong enthusiasm for Lear's nonsense. 'Nonsense is the breath of my nostrils', wrote Edward Lear (1812-88)The perfect gift for both Lear fans and those discovering his work

Everyman Book Of Nonsense Verse(Pevná vazba)

Wonderful collection of nonsense verse, from Chesterton to Dahl, Lear to Carroll. With beautitul, original illustrations, both full colour and black &

Book Of Nonsense (Lear Edward)(Pevná vazba)

Edward Lear, the 20th child of a London stockbroker, entered the household of Lord Stanley as little more than a servant, but his sense of humour soon made him welcome above stairs and he began to amuse the children with comic drawings and rhymes. This book was first published in

A Book of Nonsense (Lear Edward)(Paperback)

'There was an Old Derry down Derry, Who loved to see little folks merry;So he made them a Book, And with laughter they shookAt the fun of that Derry down Derry.' First published in 1846 under the pseudonym 'Old Derry down Derry', A Book of Nonsense is a collection adapted from the limericks and

Mr Lear - A Life of Art and Nonsense (Uglow Jenny)(Paperback / softback)

Acclaimed historian Jenny Uglow brings us a fascinating and beautifully illustratedbiography of Edward Lear, shortlisted for Waterstone's Book of the Year, and a Telegraph and Spectator Book of the

Pastrami Faced Racist and Other Verses (Rowson Martin)(Paperback / softback)

Greek Verse for Ophelia and Other Poems - Giovanni Quessep(Paperback / softback)

Lear (Bond Edward)(Paperback)

Edward Bond's version of Lear's story embraces myth and reality, war and politics, to reveal the violence endemic in all unjust societies. He exposes corrupted innocence as the core of social morality, and this false morality as a source of the aggressive tension which must ultimately destroy that

Owl and the Pussy-cat (Lear Edward)(Paperback / softback)

Introduced by a foreword from world-renowned children's author, this is a book to be treasured by fans both old and

Owl and the Pussy-cat (Lear Edward)(Paperback / softback)

Join the Owl and the Pussy Cat on a magical adventure as they go to sea in a beautiful pea green boat. Edward Lear's much-loved nonsense rhyme is wonderfully brought to life by Victoria Ball's charming

Psychedelic Prayers: And Other Meditations (Leary Timothy)(Paperback)

Written while Leary was visiting India in 1965 and finished the following year, Psychedelic Prayers is an adaptation of Book 1 of the Tao Te Ching. With a new Introduction by Ralph Metzner, Leary's Harvard colleague, this book of poetry and meditations is being published in its first new edition in

Missing Each Other - How to Cultivate Meaningful Connections (Brodkin Edward)(Paperback / softback)

Missing Each Other provides a systematic approach and curriculum for incorporating mindfulness into our interactions with

Puffin Book of Nonsense Verse (Blake Quentin)(Paperback / softback)

Quentin Blake is one of the best loved of children's illustrators. This book selects and illustrates his favourite comic verse. His unique style of drawing brings a fresh perspective to each poem. It combines classic writers such as Lewis Carroll and Edward Lear with more contemporary talents such

King Lear: Third Series (Shakespeare William)(Paperback)

'By far the best edition of King Lear - in respect of both textual and other matters - that we now have.'John Lyon, English Language Notes'This volume is a treasure-trove of precise information and stimulating comments on practically every aspect of the Lear-universe. I know of no other edition

Uncommon Sense - ... And Comic Nonsense (Simpson James)(Paperback / softback)

Favourite Poems: 101 Children's Classics (Various)(Paperback / softback)

101 classic poems that every child should read, from Tennyson, Keats, Wordsworth, Edward Lear, Emily Dickinson, Shakespeare and many

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass (Carroll Lewis)(Paperback)

Includes character guide, quizzes, author info, and nonsense verse activities'Oh my ears and whiskers, how late its getting 'Would you be surprised to see a white rabbit take a watch out of his waistcoat pocket? It certainly seems a remarkable sight to Alice and, full of curiosity, she follows him

G. K. Chesterton: A Biography (Ker Ian)(Paperback)

G. K. Chesterton is remembered as a brilliant creator of nonsense and satirical verse, author of the Father Brown stories and the innovative novel, The Man who was Thursday, and yet today he is not counted among the major English novelists and poets. However, this major new biography argues that

Love and Friendship: And Other Youthful Writings (Austen Jane)(Pevná vazba)

Jane Austen's brilliant, hilarious - and often outrageous - early stories, sketches and pieces of nonsense, in a beautiful Penguin Classics clothbound edition.Jane Austen's earliest writing dates from when she was just eleven years, and already shows the hallmarks of her mature work: wit, acute

King Lear (Shakespeare William)(Paperback / softback)

The Natural History of Edward Lear, New Edition (Peck Robert McCracken)(Paperback)

A beautifully illustrated exploration of Edward Lear's little-known career as a natural-history artist--now in a new expanded paperback edition Edward Lear (1812-1888) is best known today for his witty limericks and endearing nonsense verse. But the celebrated author of 'The Owl and the Pussy-Cat'

Absolute Stuff 'n' Nonsense (Carter John)(Paperback)

Absolute Stuff 'n' Nonsense is an eclectic tour of oddball British humour in rhyming verse, some short, some not so short.It was written and illustrated during the 2020 Covid 19 lockdown, to make people smile and hopefully laugh. I hope it has the same effect on

Amphigorey Also (Gorey Edward)(Paperback)

Amphigorey Also is an anthology of alphabetical, nonsensical verse and macabre illustrations from Tony Award-winning storyteller Edward Gorey.These imaginative drawings -- including thirty-two pages in color -- captions, and clever verse showcase Gorey's unique talents and humor such as 'The