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Book Of Nonsense Limerick 78.

There was an old person of Dutton,
Whose head was so small as a button;
So to make it look big,
He purchased a wig,
And rapidly rushed about Dutton.

Edward Lear

Edward Lear

Edward Lear was an English artist, musician, author, and poet famous for his literary nonsense and limericks. Born on May 12, 1812, in Holloway, England, Lear created a genre of literary nonsense that influenced many later English writers. He is best known for his work 'A Book of Nonsense' and 'The Owl and the Pussycat.' His whimsical style and imaginative use of language captivated both children and adults alike. Lear passed away on January 29, 1888.

Edward Lear

Book Of Nonsense Limerick 58.

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Book Of Nonsense Limerick 26.

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Book Of Nonsense Limerick 94.

There was an Old Person of Cheadle,
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Book Of Nonsense Limerick 9.

There was an Old Lady of Chertsey,
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Book Of Nonsense Limerick 87.

There was an Old Person of Anerley,
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