Edward Lear

Step into the world of whimsical absurdity with Edward Lear’s A Book of Nonsense, a delightful collection of limericks and playful rhymes that have enchanted readers and listeners for generations. Narrated with warmth and charm by Gail Wholey, this...

‘A dime a dozen’ as known in America, is perhaps equal to the English ‘cheap as chips’ but whatever the lingua franca of your choice in this series we hereby submit ‘A Rhyme a Dozen’ as 12 poems on many given subjects that are a well-rounded...

The full collection of Nonsense poems by the father of nonsense poetry, Edward Lear. Come with me and experience fantastical vignettes of unscrupulous individuals as only Edward Lear can present them. Come find yourself in indescribable predicaments...

Het grappige verhaaltje, De Geschiedenis van de Zeven Families van het Pipple-Popple Meer, is geschreven door Edward Lear.Zeven dieren families wonen gezellig bij het meer. Maar op een dag gaan alle kinderen de wijde wereld in en dat gaat niet...

An Edward Lear CollectionNarrated by Denis Daly, Sarah Bacaller and Lucy BacallerHave you been lately to Lake Pipple Popple? Perhaps you have spotted the Pobble who has no toes? Or maybe you have roosted in the Quangle Wangle’s hat? Certainly Mr....

These recordings contain a large bunch of clean limericks. In 1846 Lear published A Book of Nonsense, a volume of limericks that went through three editions and helped popularize the form. This recording contains 112 of these funny, imaginative verses...

Edward Lear. Ah Nonsense! The English it is often said have a peculiar brand of humour. Along with copious cups of tea and a stiff upper lip it keeps life together in moments of difficulty and strife. One of our much loved humourists is Edward Lear,...

Het kinderverhaaltje, Het verhaal van de vier kleine kinderen die de wereld rondgingen, is geschreven door Edward Lear.Vier kleine kinderen gaan op avontuur met een boot, ze komen bij een eiland gemaakt van chocolade druppels en zien nog veel meer...

Hillarious, fantastic poems that I enjoyed reading to my two sons when they were little. Now I'd like to read them for anyone's children to enjoy listening to. (Summary by Roeg11) Author - Edward Lear. Narrator - LibriVox Community. Published Date -...

Edward Lear was an English artist and poet who loved writing nonsense. He is known for popularizing the limerick, a bouncy sort of poem that is often nonsensical and amusing rather than formal or traditional. These poems, stories, and songs are...

Three disconcerting culinary masterpieces from the fevered brain of the inimitable Mr. Lear. Author - Edward Lear. Narrator - Cathy Dobson. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.

A selection of nonsense poems, songs (not sung!), stories, and miscellaneous strangeness. The work includes the "Owl and the Pussycat" and a recipe for Amblongus Pie, which begins "Take 4 pounds (say 4½ pounds) of fresh ablongusses and put them in a...

Each of us has giggled uncontrollably as a child or adult at some silly nothing, some play on words, some nonsense that, for a moment at least, makes the world seem genuinely funny if a little mad. In this volume of Nonsense verse you’ll find many...

This is a collection of some of the delightful nonsense verses and stories by Edward Lear. A lot of them are also my favorites. The Jumblies, The Owl and the Pussy-cat; the Broom, the Shovel, The Poker and the Tongs; The Duck and the Kangaroo; The...

A collection of magical short stories to entertain children and to allow you to create lasting memories whilst you and your little one settle down for quiet time. Duration - 19h 47m. Author - Edward Lear. Narrator - Matt Stewart. Published Date -...

Nearly 150 years since his poetry was first published, Lear's nonsense rhymes are still popular today. In this lively and colorful audiobook recording, Derek Jacobi reads Lear's most famous poems and most fantastic creations, including The Owl and the...

LibriVox volunteers bring you 19 recordings of The Jumblies by Edward Lear. This was the fortnightly poetry project for March 8th, 2009. Author - Edward Lear. Narrator - LibriVox Community. Published Date - Thursday, 19 January 2023.

Librivox's weekly poetry project for the week of January 22, 2006: The Owl and the Pussycat is a famous nonsense poem by Edward Lear, first published in 1871. Its most notable feature is the introduction of the runcible spoon.(Summary from...

A magical collection of Timeless Tales for kids and the whole family to enjoy. Duration - 6h 51m. Author - Edward Lear. Narrator - Nicki White. Published Date - Saturday, 06 January 2024. Copyright - © 2024 Quiet Time Now ©.