The Jumblies, and Other Nonsense Verses E-Book

Edward Lear

• Herausgeber: Booksell-Verlag
• Kategorie: Poesie und Drama
• Sprache: Englisch
• Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2019

Beschreibung

In "The Jumblies, and Other Nonsense Verses," Edward Lear explores the whimsical and absurd realm of nonsense literature, deftly combining playful language with imaginative storytelling. His use of limericks and rhythmic verse invites readers into a kaleidoscopic world where the delightfully nonsensical takes precedence over logic and reason. The illustrations that accompany his verses further enhance this literary work, enriching the reader's experience while setting a historical context in Victorian England, where such whimsical poetry became a beloved genre. Lear's adeptness at blending humor with poignant themes of longing and adventure resonates throughout the text, making it a timeless piece of children's literature. Edward Lear, a key figure in the development of nonsense poetry, was inspired by his own experiences as a traveler and illustrator. His unconventional childhood'Äîmarked by family turmoil and financial challenges'Äîfueled his imagination and ability to create fantastical worlds. As a self-taught artist and writer, Lear's vivid illustrations and inventive wordplay have profoundly influenced generations of writers and artists, cementing his legacy in both literary and visual arts. This collection is highly recommended for readers of all ages who seek to immerse themselves in the joy and creativity of language. "The Jumblies" will captivate the young and the young at heart, providing a delightful escape into a world where rhyme reigns and nonsense is celebrated, making it an essential addition to any literary collection.

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Edward Lear

The Jumblies, and Other Nonsense Verses

Published by Good Press, 2022

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EAN 4057664652294

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INTRODUCTORY.

THE JUMBLIES.

THE OWL AND THE PUSSY-CAT.

THE BROOM, THE SHOVEL, THE POKER AND THE TONGS.

THE DUCK AND THE KANGAROO.

THE CUMMERBUND.

THE DONG WITH A LUMINOUS NOSE.

THE NEW VESTMENTS.

CALICO PIE.

THE COURTSHIP OF THE YONGHY-BONGHY-BÒ.

INCIDENTS IN THE LIFE OF MY UNCLE ARLY.

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INTRODUCTORY.

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Encouraged by the cordial reception extended by Press and Public to their issue of the “Pelican Chorus and Other Nonsense Verses by Edward Lear,” newly illustrated, the Publishers have requested the Artist, Mr. L. Leslie Brooke, to do a similar service for a further selection from Lear’s Nonsense Songs, thus practically completing them. In addition to “The Jumblies,” which has been adopted as the titular piece, this volume includes such prime favourites as “The Owl and the Pussy Cat,” “The Duck and the Kangaroo,” and “The Dong with a Luminous Nose.” For the benefit of those whose memories of the Nonsense Songs are not as fresh as they should be, it may be repeated that Mr. Lear did not illustrate them as fully as was his custom; some, indeed, had no drawings at all, and others merely a headpiece. The Publishers feel, therefore, that in re-issuing the songs adequately illustrated, they are but bringing them into line with Mr. Lear’s other works.

Oliver Wendell Holmes has said in a well-known poem, that—

“There is nothing that keeps its youth— So far as I know—but a tree and truth.”

He might have added certain writings; and among those that are as fresh to-day as when they were written are the Nonsense Books of Edward Lear. Several generations of children—old as well as young—have already “drunk delight” from them, and it is tolerably safe to prophesy that many editions will yet be demanded. But whatever new form the changing public taste may cause them to take, they will remain as fresh to the end as they are to-day. It was one of these books that John Ruskin declared to be “the most beneficent and innocent of all books yet produced.” And of the author he said: “I really don’t know any author to whom I am half so grateful for my idle self as Edward Lear.” This is very high praise from such a source; and in the hope that similar pleasure may be given to many new readers this new edition of the Nonsense Songs is issued.

THE JUMBLIES.

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I.

They

went to sea in a Sieve, they did,

In a Sieve they went to sea:

In spite of all their friends could say, On a winter’s morn, on a stormy day,

In a Sieve they went to sea!

And when the Sieve turned round and round, And every one cried, “You’ll all be drowned!” They cried aloud, “Our Sieve ain’t big, But we don’t care a button, we don’t care a fig!

In a Sieve we’ll go to sea!”

Far and few, far and few,

Are the lands where the Jumblies live;

Their heads are green, and their hands are blue,

And they went to sea in a Sieve.

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