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The Complete Verse and Other Nonsense

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Edward Lear IS the poet of the absurd. With his wiity observations and witticisms, he opened many a mind to the unexplored territory of the verbal nicety. Mr. lear was not merely a gifted poet, but also a great humorist. I give him credit for his creative ingenuity as well as his humor. He has made me laugh from the age of three!! :)

I welcome any review fo the man's work, but this one is absolutely definitive. Pick it up for the mastery of the form, for the humor of the verse, and ultimately, for the sheer delight of the words.

The man, simply put, was (and remains) a genius. Buy it. Read it. Enjoy it. You owe this to yourself.

This edition of old favorites was as big a hit with my granddaughter as it was with my own children. The rhymes just beg to be read aloud, and this edition is easy to follow. A treat for the whole family

A great book to reconnect with Lear's verse, and to read some that may be unfamiliar. A good shared-read with children, enhancing their awareness of humor in language and stimulating their own creativity. An all-around good purchase.

If anyone could lay claim to having a vivid and delightful imagination, it was Edward Lear. His sense of humor is reflected in this 'easy read' book. Perfect for anyone who is loaded down with life's cares and needs some whimsy to lighten their day.