The owl and the pussy-cat - Edward Lear

Beloved by adults and children of all ages, Edward Lears nonsense songs and stories are instantly recognizable for their humorous flights of fancy. Although the subject and form of his works vary greatly, all of Lears poems can be characterized by his irreverent view of the world, and many critics view Lears nonsense books as his way of undermining the all-pervasive orderliness and industriousness of Victorian society. Regardless of his inspiration or impetus, the appeal of Lears poems and illustrations has proved timeless. In this new compilation from the British Library, published to commemorate the two hundredth anniversary of Lears birth, fifteen of the best-loved tales are presented alongside Lears original illustrations. In addition to the classic tale \u201cThe Owl and the Pussy-Cat,\u201d the book includes whimsical stories about the adventures of imagined creatures, such as \u201cThe Jumblies,\u201d \u201cThe Pobble Who Has No Toes,\u201d and \u201cThe Quangle Wangles Hat.\u201d