Lear, Edward 1812-1888
Overview
| Works: | 1,928 works in 5,313 publications in 12 languages and 81,717 library holdings |
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| Genres: | Nonsense verse Poetry Juvenile works Biographies Limericks Alphabet rhymes Echo verse Fiction Humorous poetry Stories in rhyme |
| Roles: | Author, Illustrator, Contributor, Lyricist, Other, Librettist, Artist, Honoree, Composer, Creator, Author in quotations or text abstracts, Bibliographic antecedent |
| 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 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 )
- Mr. Lear : a life of art and nonsense by Jennifer S Uglow( 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 )
- 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 )
- Edward Lear, 1812-1888 by Vivien Noakes( Book )
- Mr. Nonsense : a life of Edward Lear by Emery Kelen( Book )
- Edward Lear by James Williams( )
- 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 )
- Inventing Edward Lear by Sara Lodge( Book )
- Edward Lear, landscape painter and nonsense poet (1812-1888) / by Angus Davidson by Angus Davidson( Book )
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Most widely held works by
Edward Lear
The owl and the pussycat by
Edward Lear(
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307 editions published between 1924 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 10,817 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
307 editions published between 1924 and 2018 in 4 languages and held by 10,817 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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338 editions published between 1802 and 2020 in 8 languages and held by 5,326 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of over 100 limericks with the author's original illustrations
338 editions published between 1802 and 2020 in 8 languages and held by 5,326 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(
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96 editions published between 1912 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,775 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of over 100 limericks with the author's original illustrations
96 editions published between 1912 and 2015 in English and Undetermined and held by 1,775 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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62 editions published between 1933 and 2020 in 3 languages and held by 1,496 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
62 editions published between 1933 and 2020 in 3 languages and held by 1,496 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(
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14 editions published between 1871 and 2005 in English and held by 1,413 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of twenty-six nonsense rhymes, one for each letter of the alphabet
14 editions published between 1871 and 2005 in English and held by 1,413 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of twenty-six nonsense rhymes, one for each letter of the alphabet
The Jumblies by
Edward Lear(
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57 editions published between 1924 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,352 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
The Jumblies go to sea in a sieve and have many adventures
57 editions published between 1924 and 2017 in 3 languages and held by 1,352 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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26 editions published between 1924 and 2017 in English and held by 1,270 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Fred Marcellinc's art brings to life anew three of Edward Lear's best known tales
26 editions published between 1924 and 2017 in English and held by 1,270 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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14 editions published between 1983 and 2000 in English and held by 1,082 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Illustrations and nonsense verses introduce the letters of the alphabet
14 editions published between 1983 and 2000 in English and held by 1,082 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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10 editions published between 1968 and 2012 in English and Romanian and held by 980 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?
10 editions published between 1968 and 2012 in English and Romanian and held by 980 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(
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37 editions published between 1912 and 2012 in English and held by 863 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of Lear's nonsense verse, prose, drawings, alphabets, and other absurdities
37 editions published between 1912 and 2012 in English and held by 863 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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65 editions published between 1862 and 2020 in English and Undetermined and held by 857 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
An illustrated collection of nonsense verses by the well-known nineteenth-century English writer
65 editions published between 1862 and 2020 in English and Undetermined and held by 857 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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10 editions published between 1994 and 2016 in English and Galician and held by 776 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
10 editions published between 1994 and 2016 in English and Galician and held by 776 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
Nonsense books by
Edward Lear(
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26 editions published between 1888 and 1946 in English and held by 753 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."
26 editions published between 1888 and 1946 in English and held by 753 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 owl & the pussy-cat & other nonsense by
Edward Lear(
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27 editions published between 1963 and 2016 in English and Dutch and held by 688 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the well-known Lear poem plus eight limericks
27 editions published between 1963 and 2016 in English and Dutch and held by 688 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Presents the well-known Lear poem plus eight limericks
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 603 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 603 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
The nonsense verse of Edward Lear by
Edward Lear(
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22 editions published between 1984 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 597 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."
22 editions published between 1984 and 2012 in English and Undetermined and held by 597 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."
Edward Lear by
Edward Lear(
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2 editions published in 2001 in English and held by 589 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 589 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
Provides examples of Lear's best poems, combined with original art
The complete nonsense book : containing all the original pictures and verses, together with new material by
Edward Lear(
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29 editions published between 1912 and 1994 in English and held by 577 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of Lear's nonsense verse, prose, drawings, alphabets, and other absurdities
29 editions published between 1912 and 1994 in English and held by 577 WorldCat member libraries worldwide
A collection of Lear's nonsense verse, prose, drawings, alphabets, and other absurdities
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 567 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 567 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
His shoes were far too tight by
Edward Lear(
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5 editions published between 2010 and 2013 in English and held by 550 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
5 editions published between 2010 and 2013 in English and held by 550 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
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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 Author Editor
- Jackson, Holbrook 1874-1948 Other Author Editor
- Brooke, L. Leslie (Leonard Leslie) 1862-1940 Illustrator
- Davidson, Angus 1898-1982 Other Author Editor
- Hofer, Philip 1898-1984 Other Author Editor
- Nash, Ogden 1902-1971 Compiler Editor
- Marshall, James 1942-1992 Illustrator
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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 English poetry English wit and humor Fantasy Fantasy literature, English French language Grahame, Kenneth, Great Britain Landscape drawing, British Landscape painting Lear, Edward, Limericks Limericks, Juvenile 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 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 britischer Maler, Illustrator und Schriftsteller (1812-1888)
Edward Lear British artist, illustrator, author and poet (1812-1888)
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
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Lear, Edward
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 Лир
Едвард Лір
Едуард Лиър английски илюстратор, поет и пътешественик
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
ליר, אדוארד 1812-1888
ליר, אדורד, 1812-1888
לעער, אדוארד 1812-1888
לער, אדוארד 1812-1888
إدوارد لير
ادوارد لیر نویسنده و شاعر بریتانیایی
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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