Edward Lear must always be regarded as one of the most curious figures in English literature. He secured a permanent niche in the Temple of Fame by what he regarded as a mere pastime, till the literary world of the nineteenth century proclaimed its delight in it.He is known as the father of English 'Nonsense', but his serious ambition and what he regarded as his serious work was landscape painting.

The Owl and the Pussy-Cat, Calico Pie and The Pobble Who Has No Toes, together with Edward Lear's crazy limericks, have entertained adults and children alike for over 100 years.

This edition, illustrated by the author,contains all the verses and stories of the Book of Nonsense, More Nonsense, Nonsense Songs,Nonsense Stories, Nonsense Alphabets and Nonsense Cookery. It has a biographical Preface by Lear himself, and concludes with some delightful 'heraldic' sketches of his cat,Foss.

A Book of Nonsense

More Nonsense

Nonsense Songs

Nonsense Stories and Alphabets

Nonsense Alphabets

Nonsense Cookery

The Heraldic Blazon of Foss the Cat