Lear is famous for his nonsense poems, such as "The Owl and the Pussy Cat."
Edward Lear wrote "The Owl and The Pussycat" for the three year old daughter of a friend, little Janet Symonds. She was ill at Christmas, and Mr. Lear wrote the poem to cheer her up. The Pussycat is based on his own beloved cat, Old Foss.
Prince Edward VI, later King Edward VI, never attended Grammar school. He was tutored privately, for his entire education.
King Lear's daughters were: Goneril, Regan and Cordelia.
King Lear was born January 23, 1891, in Greencastle, PA, USA.
Yes Edward Lear had a wife, and she had an affair with Dr. Hassall Lear's physician
Edward Lear was born on May 12, 1812.
Edward Lear was born on May 12, 1812.
Edward Lear died on January 29, 1888 at the age of 75.
Edward Lear died on January 29, 1888 at the age of 75.
Edward Lear wrote The Owl and the Pussy-cat poem in 1871.
Edward Lear was born on May 12, 1812 and died on January 29, 1888. Edward Lear would have been 75 years old at the time of death or 203 years old today.
The poem "The Owl and the Pussycat" by Edward Lear features these characters who go out to sea in a beautiful pea green boat.
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Edward Lear
Edward Lear is known as 'The Father of Limericks' for his popularization of the five-line humorous poem. Lear's book "A Book of Nonsense" published in 1846, contained numerous limericks that helped establish the form's popularity.
Pobbles are one of the creatures from the Book of Nonsense by Edward Lear. They have no toes, and according to the story, they are really happier that way.