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100 1 _aLear, Edward,
_d1812-1888
245 1 0 _aLaughable Lyrics
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2004-10-08
508 _aE-text prepared by Dave Newman, Ben Courtney, A. Deubelbeiss, Stan Goodman,
520 _a"Laughable Lyrics" by Edward Lear is a whimsical collection of nonsense poems, songs, and illustrations that was likely written during the late 19th century (Victorian era). This engaging book continues Lear's tradition of playful wordplay and fantastical imagery, combining humor and absurdity to entertain readers of all ages, especially children. The likely topics of these works revolve around quirky characters and imaginative scenarios, filled with nonsensical events and delightful rhymes. The content of "Laughable Lyrics" is a delightful array of creative poems featuring peculiar characters like the Dong with a luminous nose, the Yonghy-Bonghy-Bò, and the Pobble who has no toes. Each poem presents a unique narrative full of humor, charm, and wit. The poems explore themes of yearning, love, and absurdity—the Dong's search for his lost Jumbly Girl, the plight of the old Bachelors with their dinner dilemma, and the whimsical courtship of the Yonghy-Bonghy-Bò. With vibrant illustrations accompanying each poem, Lear crafts a captivating world that invites readers to lose themselves in the delightful absurdity, making it a treasured read for those who appreciate creativity and laughter in literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aNonsense verses, English
653 _aHumorous poetry, English
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13649
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