Lear, Edward 1812-1888
Overview
| Works: | 1,775 works in 4,793 publications in 12 languages and 79,729 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Juvenile works Poetry Nonsense verse Biography Limericks Picture books Alphabet rhymes Criticism, interpretation, etc Fiction Stories in rhyme |
| Roles: | Author, Illustrator, Lyricist, Other, Librettist, Honoree, Composer, Artist, Author in quotations or text abstracts, Creator |
| Classifications: | PR4879.L2, 821.8 |
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Most widely held works about
Edward Lear
- Edward Lear : the life of a wanderer by Vivien Noakes( Book )
- Edward Lear, landscape painter and nonsense poet (1812-1888) by Angus Davidson( Book )
- Edward Lear and his world by John Lehmann( Book )
- Inventing wonderland : the lives and fantasies of Lewis Carroll, Edward Lear, J.M. Barrie, Kenneth Grahame, and A.A. Milne by Jackie Wullschläger( Book )
- Edward Lear by Ina Rae Hark( Book )
- Edward Lear by Joanna Richardson( Book )
- Edward Lear : a biography by Peter Levi( Book )
- Edward Lear, 1812-1888 by Vivien Noakes( Book )
- Nonsense and wonder : the poems and cartoons of Edward Lear by Thomas Byrom( Book )
- How pleasant to know Mr. Lear! : Edward Lear's selected works by Edward Lear( Book )
- Edward Lear as a landscape draughtsman by Philip Hofer( Book )
- Mr. Nonsense : a life of Edward Lear by Emery Kelen( Book )
- Selected letters by Edward Lear( Book )
- Boshblobberbosh : runcible poems for Edward Lear by J. Patrick Lewis( Book )
- That singular person called Lear : a biography of Edward Lear, artist, traveller, and prince of nonsense by Susan Chitty( Book )
- Letters of Edward Lear to Chichester Fortescue : Lord Carlingford and Frances, Countess Waldegrave by Edward Lear( Book )
- Mr. Lear : a life of art and nonsense by Jennifer S Uglow( Book )
- Lear in the original : drawings and limericks by Edward Lear( Book )
- Later letters of Edward Lear: to Chichester Fortescue (Lord Carlingford), Lady Waldegrave and others by Edward Lear( Book )
- MacNiece, Frost, Lear, and Williams( Visual )
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Most widely held works by
Edward Lear
The owl and the pussycat by
Edward Lear(
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312 editions published between 1924 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 11,799 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After a courtship voyage of a year and a day, Owl and Pussy finally buy a ring from Piggy and are blissfully married
312 editions published between 1924 and 2017 in 5 languages and held by 11,799 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
After a courtship voyage of a year and a day, Owl and Pussy finally buy a ring from Piggy and are blissfully married
A book of nonsense by
Edward Lear(
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304 editions published between 1802 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 4,954 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of over 100 limericks with the author's original illustrations
304 editions published between 1802 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 4,954 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of over 100 limericks with the author's original illustrations
The Quangle Wangle's hat by
Edward Lear(
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63 editions published between 1933 and 2013 in English and Korean and held by 1,881 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fancifal creatures, including the Stork, the Duck, the Owl, the Frog and the Fimble Fowl come to build their homes on the Quangle Wangle's commodious hat
63 editions published between 1933 and 2013 in English and Korean and held by 1,881 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fancifal creatures, including the Stork, the Duck, the Owl, the Frog and the Fimble Fowl come to build their homes on the Quangle Wangle's commodious hat
The complete nonsense of Edward Lear by
Edward Lear(
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95 editions published between 1940 and 2015 in English and held by 1,794 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of over 100 limericks with the author's original illustrations
95 editions published between 1940 and 2015 in English and held by 1,794 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of over 100 limericks with the author's original illustrations
A was once an apple pie by
Suse MacDonald(
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13 editions published between 1871 and 2006 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,564 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of twenty-six nonsense rhymes, one for each letter of the alphabet
13 editions published between 1871 and 2006 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,564 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of twenty-six nonsense rhymes, one for each letter of the alphabet
The complete nonsense book by
Edward Lear(
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58 editions published between 1912 and 1994 in English and held by 1,488 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of Lear's nonsense verse, prose, drawings, alphabets, and other absurdities
58 editions published between 1912 and 1994 in English and held by 1,488 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of Lear's nonsense verse, prose, drawings, alphabets, and other absurdities
The Jumblies by
Edward Lear(
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54 editions published between 1924 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 1,368 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Jumblies go to sea in a sieve and have many adventures
54 editions published between 1924 and 2017 in 4 languages and held by 1,368 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Jumblies go to sea in a sieve and have many adventures
The pelican chorus and other nonsense by
Edward Lear(
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25 editions published between 1924 and 2017 in English and held by 1,340 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fred Marcellinc's art brings to life anew three of Edward Lear's best known tales
25 editions published between 1924 and 2017 in English and held by 1,340 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fred Marcellinc's art brings to life anew three of Edward Lear's best known tales
An Edward Lear alphabet by
Edward Lear(
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12 editions published between 1983 and 2000 in English and held by 1,149 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Illustrations and nonsense verses introduce the letters of the alphabet
12 editions published between 1983 and 2000 in English and held by 1,149 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Illustrations and nonsense verses introduce the letters of the alphabet
Edward Lear's The Scroobious Pip by
Edward Lear(
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12 editions published between 1968 and 2012 in English and Romanian and held by 992 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Literature of Delight. Nash completed this verse by Lear, brought fantastically into focus by the images in Burkert's generous, splendid paintings. Turn this over to young readers and ask them just what is the Pip. Or, what is he not?
12 editions published between 1968 and 2012 in English and Romanian and held by 992 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Literature of Delight. Nash completed this verse by Lear, brought fantastically into focus by the images in Burkert's generous, splendid paintings. Turn this over to young readers and ask them just what is the Pip. Or, what is he not?
Nonsense songs by
Edward Lear(
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61 editions published between 1894 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 845 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An illustrated collection of nonsense verses by the well-known nineteenth-century English writer
61 editions published between 1894 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 845 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An illustrated collection of nonsense verses by the well-known nineteenth-century English writer
Nonsense! by
Edward Lear(
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9 editions published between 1994 and 2016 in English and Galician and held by 833 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A selection of nonsense verses, each beginning with the phrase "There was an old. . ." or "There was a young. . .," with photographic illustrations
9 editions published between 1994 and 2016 in English and Galician and held by 833 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A selection of nonsense verses, each beginning with the phrase "There was an old. . ." or "There was a young. . .," with photographic illustrations
Edward Lear by
Edward Lear(
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4 editions published between 2001 and 2010 in English and held by 764 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Provides examples of Lear's best poems, combined with original art
4 editions published between 2001 and 2010 in English and held by 764 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Provides examples of Lear's best poems, combined with original art
Edward Lear's The duck & the kangaroo by
Edward Lear(
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12 editions published between 1871 and 2009 in English and held by 645 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A wholly original tribute to the author of The Owl and the Pussycat, containing inspired collages incorporating images from the nineteenth century including several of Lear's own drawings, Duck overcomes "cold feet" and wins Kangaroo's heart in a story of adoration, acceptance, and adventure
12 editions published between 1871 and 2009 in English and held by 645 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A wholly original tribute to the author of The Owl and the Pussycat, containing inspired collages incorporating images from the nineteenth century including several of Lear's own drawings, Duck overcomes "cold feet" and wins Kangaroo's heart in a story of adoration, acceptance, and adventure
More classics to read aloud to your children by
William F Russell(
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1 edition published in 1986 in English and held by 642 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Selections for reading aloud from poems, novels, and plays by Blake, Longfellow, O. Henry, Twain, Shakespeare, Poe, and other well-known authors
1 edition published in 1986 in English and held by 642 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Selections for reading aloud from poems, novels, and plays by Blake, Longfellow, O. Henry, Twain, Shakespeare, Poe, and other well-known authors
Nonsense books by
Edward Lear(
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44 editions published between 1888 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 638 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The collected nonsense of Edward Lear, nineteenth century writer and artist. Contains: The Book of Nonsense, Nonsense Songs and Stories, 100 Nonsense Pictures and Rhymes, An Alphabet, and "How Pleasant to Know Mr. Lear."
44 editions published between 1888 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 638 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The collected nonsense of Edward Lear, nineteenth century writer and artist. Contains: The Book of Nonsense, Nonsense Songs and Stories, 100 Nonsense Pictures and Rhymes, An Alphabet, and "How Pleasant to Know Mr. Lear."
The nonsense verse of Edward Lear by
Edward Lear(
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19 editions published between 1984 and 2012 in English and held by 613 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of 236 limericks and other nonsense poems including "The Owl and the Pussycat" as well as "The Nutcrackers and the Sugar Tongs."
19 editions published between 1984 and 2012 in English and held by 613 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of 236 limericks and other nonsense poems including "The Owl and the Pussycat" as well as "The Nutcrackers and the Sugar Tongs."
The complete verse and other nonsense by
Edward Lear(
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28 editions published between 2001 and 2012 in English and held by 587 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"'The Jumblies' and 'The Owl and the Pussy-cat', as well as Edward Lear's many limericks, are widely loved and have enchanted generations of children and adults. Primarily a landscape painter and skilled ornithological illustrator, Lear found popular success through his collections of nonsense written originally for friends and their children, but the full range of his extraordinary talent is less well known." "This volume, which contains material previously unpublished, presents all Lear's verse together with his other nonsense writing, including his stories, letters to children and several of his illustrated alphabets. For all the apparent simplicity of his work, Lear was a complex character, as Vivien Noakes's illuminating Introduction and extensive annotation make clear." "Illustrated throughout, this is the definitive edition of Lear's wonderfully whimsical, timeless nonsense."--Jacket
28 editions published between 2001 and 2012 in English and held by 587 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
"'The Jumblies' and 'The Owl and the Pussy-cat', as well as Edward Lear's many limericks, are widely loved and have enchanted generations of children and adults. Primarily a landscape painter and skilled ornithological illustrator, Lear found popular success through his collections of nonsense written originally for friends and their children, but the full range of his extraordinary talent is less well known." "This volume, which contains material previously unpublished, presents all Lear's verse together with his other nonsense writing, including his stories, letters to children and several of his illustrated alphabets. For all the apparent simplicity of his work, Lear was a complex character, as Vivien Noakes's illuminating Introduction and extensive annotation make clear." "Illustrated throughout, this is the definitive edition of Lear's wonderfully whimsical, timeless nonsense."--Jacket
His shoes were far too tight by
Edward Lear(
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3 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and held by 572 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Come inside this book and meet the Pobble with his chilly feet, the Owl and the Pussycat, a Sieve to sail away and back, a hive of silvery bees. Come inside this book and find poetry to feed your mind
3 editions published between 2010 and 2011 in English and held by 572 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Come inside this book and meet the Pobble with his chilly feet, the Owl and the Pussycat, a Sieve to sail away and back, a hive of silvery bees. Come inside this book and find poetry to feed your mind
Of pelicans and pussycats : poems and limericks by
Edward Lear(
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8 editions published in 1990 in English and held by 532 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A selection of poems and limericks by Edward Lear, including "The Quangle Wangle's Hat," "The Pelican Chorus," and "The Courtship of Yonghy- Bonghy-Bo."
8 editions published in 1990 in English and held by 532 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A selection of poems and limericks by Edward Lear, including "The Quangle Wangle's Hat," "The Pelican Chorus," and "The Courtship of Yonghy- Bonghy-Bo."
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Related Identities
- Noakes, Vivien 1937-2011 Author of introduction Other Author Editor
- Carroll, Lewis 1832-1898 Other Author
- Brett, Jan 1949- Other Illustrator
- Strachey Lady -1936 Editor
- Brooke, L. Leslie (Leonard Leslie) 1862-1940 Illustrator
- Davidson, Angus 1898-1982 Author Editor
- Hofer, Philip 1898-1984 Author Editor
- Marshall, James 1942-1992
- Nash, Ogden 1902-1971 Compiler Editor
- MacDonald, Suse Author
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Adventure and adventurers Alphabet books (Moncure, Jane Belk) Alphabet rhymes Animals Animals, Mythical Artists Authors, English Barrie, J. M.--(James Matthew), Carroll, Lewis, Cats Children's literature Children's literature, English Children's poetry Children's poetry, American Children's poetry, English Children--Books and reading Ducks English poetry English wit and humor Fantasy Fantasy literature, English French language Grahame, Kenneth, Great Britain Kangaroos Landscape drawing, British Landscape painting Lear, Edward, Limericks Limericks, Juvenile Love Marriage Milne, A. A.--(Alan Alexander), Nonsense literature, English Nonsense songs Nonsense verses Nonsense verses, American Nonsense verses, English Nonsense verses--Authorship Nursery rhymes Oral reading Owls Pelicans Picture books for children Poets, English Sieves Travelers Voyages and travels Weddings Wit and humor, Juvenile
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Alternative Names
Derry Down Derry
Derry Down Derry 1812-1888
Eduardus Lear poëta et pictor
Edward Lear
Edward Lear artiste, auteur et poète anglais
Edward Lear britischer Maler, Illustrator und Schriftsteller
Edward Lear britisk poet og skribent
Edward Lear Brits schrijver (1812-1888)
Edward Lear brittisk poet och författare
Edward Lear scrittore e illustratore inglese
Lēar, Entouarnt
Lēar, Entouarnt 1812-1888
Lear-Guggenmos
Lear-Guggenmos, .. 1812-1888
Lear-Halbey-Oxenbury
Lear-Halbey-Oxenbury, .. 1812-1888
Lir, Eduʼard
Lir, Eduʾard 1812-1888
Liri, Eduard
Liri, Eduard 1812-1888
Έντουαρντ Λίαρ
Έντουαρντ Λίαρ Άγγλος ζωγράφος, τοπιογράφος, σκιτσογράφος, συγγραφέας και ποιητής
Едвард Лір
Лир, Эдвард 1812-1888
Эдвард Лир английский поэт, художник и композитор
Эдвард Лір
Էդվարդ Լիր բրիտանացի նկարիչ, պատկերազարդող, գրող և բանաստեղծ
אדוארד ליר
אדוארד ליר סופר בריטי
ליר, אדוארד 1812-1888
ליר, אדורד, 1812-1888
לעער, אדוארד 1812-1888
לער, אדוארד 1812-1888
إدوارد لير
ادوارد لیر
ਐਡਵਰਡ ਲਿਅਰ
လီယာ၊ အက်ဒွပ်
리어, 에드워드 1812-1888
エドワード・リア
リア, エドワード
愛德華·利爾
爱德华·李尔
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