Lear, Edward 1812-1888
Overview
| Works: | 2,069 works in 5,186 publications in 13 languages and 80,820 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Nonsense verse Juvenile works Poetry Biography Biographies Limericks Alphabet rhymes Echo verse Fiction Picture books |
| Roles: | Author, Illustrator, Lyricist, Other, Librettist, Artist, Honoree, Creator, Composer, Lithographer, Author in quotations or text abstracts |
| Classifications: | PR4879.L2, 821.8 |
Publication Timeline
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Most widely held works about
Edward Lear
- Edward Lear : the life of a wanderer by Vivien Noakes( Book )
- Edward Lear and his world by John Lehmann( Book )
- Edward Lear : landscape painter and nonsense poet, 1812-1888 by Angus Davidson( 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 )
- Nonsense and wonder : the poems and cartoons of Edward Lear by Thomas Byrom( Book )
- Mr. Lear : a life of art and nonsense by Jennifer S Uglow( Book )
- How pleasant to know Mr. Lear! : Edward Lear's selected works by Edward Lear( Book )
- Edward Lear, 1812-1888 by Vivien Noakes( 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 )
- That singular person called Lear : a biography of Edward Lear, artist, traveller, and prince of nonsense by Susan Chitty( Book )
- Boshblobberbosh : runcible poems for Edward Lear by J. Patrick Lewis( 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 )
- Edward Lear, landscape painter and nonsense poet (1812-1888) / by Angus Davidson by Angus Davidson( 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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293 editions published between 1924 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 10,926 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
293 editions published between 1924 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 10,926 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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306 editions published between 1802 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 4,909 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of over 100 limericks with the author's original illustrations
306 editions published between 1802 and 2018 in 7 languages and held by 4,909 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of over 100 limericks with the author's original illustrations
The complete nonsense of Edward Lear by
Edward Lear(
Book
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88 editions published between 1912 and 2015 in English and held by 1,787 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of over 100 limericks with the author's original illustrations
88 editions published between 1912 and 2015 in English and held by 1,787 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of over 100 limericks with the author's original illustrations
The Quangle Wangle's hat by
Edward Lear(
Book
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58 editions published between 1933 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,564 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fanciful 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
58 editions published between 1933 and 2013 in 3 languages and held by 1,564 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fanciful 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
A was once an apple pie by
Suse MacDonald(
Book
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11 editions published between 1871 and 2005 in English and held by 1,451 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of twenty-six nonsense rhymes, one for each letter of the alphabet
11 editions published between 1871 and 2005 in English and held by 1,451 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of twenty-six nonsense rhymes, one for each letter of the alphabet
The Jumblies by
Edward Lear(
Book
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58 editions published between 1924 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,367 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Jumblies go to sea in a sieve and have many adventures
58 editions published between 1924 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,367 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(
Book
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26 editions published between 1924 and 2017 in English and held by 1,320 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Animal stories
26 editions published between 1924 and 2017 in English and held by 1,320 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Animal stories
An Edward Lear alphabet by
Edward Lear(
Book
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13 editions published between 1983 and 2000 in English and held by 1,100 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Illustrations and nonsense verses introduce the letters of the alphabet
13 editions published between 1983 and 2000 in English and held by 1,100 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Illustrations and nonsense verses introduce the letters of the alphabet
Edward Lear's The Scroobious Pip by
Edward Lear(
Book
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12 editions published between 1968 and 2012 in English and Romanian and held by 989 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 989 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?
The complete nonsense book by
Edward Lear(
Book
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36 editions published between 1912 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 868 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of Lear's nonsense verse, prose, drawings, alphabets, and other absurdities
36 editions published between 1912 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 868 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of Lear's nonsense verse, prose, drawings, alphabets, and other absurdities
Nonsense songs by
Edward Lear(
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64 editions published between 1894 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 851 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An illustrated collection of nonsense verses by the well-known nineteenth-century English writer and artist
64 editions published between 1894 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 851 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An illustrated collection of nonsense verses by the well-known nineteenth-century English writer and artist
Nonsense! by
Edward Lear(
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9 editions published between 1994 and 2016 in English and Galician and held by 798 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 798 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
The owl & the pussy-cat & other nonsense by
Edward Lear(
Book
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25 editions published between 1963 and 2016 in English and Dutch and held by 679 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the well-known Lear poem plus eight limericks
25 editions published between 1963 and 2016 in English and Dutch and held by 679 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the well-known Lear poem plus eight limericks
Nonsense books by
Edward Lear(
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44 editions published between 1888 and 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 631 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 2014 in English and Undetermined and held by 631 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 complete nonsense book : containing all the original pictures and verses, together with new material by
Edward Lear(
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32 editions published between 1912 and 1994 in English and held by 630 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of Lear's nonsense verse, prose, drawings, alphabets, and other absurdities
32 editions published between 1912 and 1994 in English and held by 630 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of Lear's nonsense verse, prose, drawings, alphabets, and other absurdities
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 622 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 622 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
Edward Lear by
Edward Lear(
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2 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 609 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Provides examples of Lear's best poems, combined with original art
2 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 609 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Provides examples of Lear's best poems, combined with original art
The nonsense verse of Edward Lear by
Edward Lear(
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20 editions published between 1984 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 604 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."
20 editions published between 1984 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 604 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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29 editions published between 2001 and 2012 in English and held by 582 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This delightful collection, the most comprehensive ever compiled, presents all of Lear's verse and other nonsense writings, including stories, letters, and illustrated alphabets, as well as previously unpublished material. Featuring Lear's own line drawings throughout and an introduction by leading Lear authority Vivien Noakes
29 editions published between 2001 and 2012 in English and held by 582 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
This delightful collection, the most comprehensive ever compiled, presents all of Lear's verse and other nonsense writings, including stories, letters, and illustrated alphabets, as well as previously unpublished material. Featuring Lear's own line drawings throughout and an introduction by leading Lear authority Vivien Noakes
Edward Lear's The duck & the kangaroo by
Edward Lear(
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1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 580 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
1 edition published in 2009 in English and held by 580 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
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Related Identities
- Noakes, Vivien 1937-2011 Author of introduction Other Author Editor
- Brett, Jan 1949- Other Illustrator
- Carroll, Lewis 1832-1898 Other Author
- Strachey Lady approximately 1856-1936 Editor
- Jackson, Holbrook 1874-1948 Other Author Editor
- Grahame, Kenneth 1859-1932
- Brooke, L. Leslie (Leonard Leslie) 1862-1940 Illustrator
- Davidson, Angus 1898-1982 Other Author Editor
- Hofer, Philip 1898-1984 Other Author Editor
- Marshall, James 1942-1992
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Associated Subjects
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 Courtship 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 Milne, A. A.--(Alan Alexander), Nonsense literature, English Nonsense verses Nonsense verses, American Nonsense verses, English Nonsense verses--Authorship Nursery rhymes Oral reading Owls Pelicans Picture books for children Poets, English Rings Sieves Swine 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, författare, illustratör och målare
Edward Lear brittisk poet och författare
Edward Lear escritor, artista e ilustrador inglés
Edward Lear scrittore e illustratore inglese
Lear
lear e
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
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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