02196cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000110010610000290011724500230014626400510016930000470022033600260026733700260029333800360031950000310035550800970038652011570048353400450164065300240168565300310170965300290174065300290176985600430179899900170184113646UtSlPG20260610133325.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPRaPZ1 aLear, Edward,d1812-188812aA Book of Nonsense 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-10-08  aE-text prepared by Dave Newman, Ben Courtney, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders  a"A Book of Nonsense" by Edward Lear is a whimsical collection of children's poetry created in the 19th century. This book belongs to the genre of children's literature and is notably recognized for its playful use of nonsense verse and rhyme. Lear's work is emblematic of the Victorian era, showcasing an imaginative landscape where absurdity and humor reign. It engages young readers with its delightful characters and humorous situations, inviting them into a world of silliness.  The book features a series of amusing limericks, each centered around eccentric characters, mainly "Old Men" and "Young Ladies," who find themselves in ludicrous and entertaining predicaments. Each poem encapsulates a brief narrative filled with quirky scenarios, from cats being mistaken for objects to the peculiar habits of oddly behaving individuals. The vibrant illustrations that accompany the verses further enhance the joviality of Lear's creations. Through its playful language and silly stories, "A Book of Nonsense" delights readers of all ages and invites them to appreciate the joy of imagination and laughter. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLimericks, Juvenile  aChildren's poetry, English  aNonsense verses, English  aHumorous poetry, English40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13646  c55034d55034