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The limerick has a long and complex history - it is possible that it originates in Late Empire Roman funerary inscriptions. It became a popular form in English mainstream writing after its adoption by Edward Lear from 1845 on.
Lear was untypical of limericists - his limericks nearly always repeated the first line as line five, and they were never scatalogical or risqué.
The most important writer on the limerich after Lear is probably Gershon Legman. In the 1940s Legman wrote a series of articles re-popularising 'rude' limericks (which had never gone away) - but that is a little after your date.
I suppose the simple answer to your question is that the limerick in 1930 was pretty much the way it was in 1830, and is still: a rather old-fashioned folkstyle of poem which is especially good at being naughty, but can be used for genteel wit by a skillful practicioner.
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When was Francis Egerton born?
Francis Egerton was born on July 14, 1930, in Limerick, Ireland.
What is Limerick's county town?
The city of Limerick is the county town for the the county of Limerick.
Do you need a British visa to go Limerick?
No. Limerick is not in Britain, so a British visa has no relevance there. Limerick is in Ireland. You may need a visa to go to Ireland. That will depend on things like where you are from and Ireland's visa arrangements with that country.
Where is the Limerick Public Library in Limerick located?
The address of the Limerick Public Library is: 55 Washington Street, Limerick, 04048 3500
In what country is Limerick?
The town of Limerick is located in Ireland.
What is the main town of Limerick Ireland?
The county of Limerick's main town is the city of Limerick.
Where is the Limerick Historical Society in Limerick Maine located?
The address of the Limerick Historical Society is: Po Box 83, Limerick, ME 04048-0083
How do you address a letter to Limerick Ireland?
Ireland does not have postcodes, so after the name of the particular town or place in Limerick just put: Limerick Ireland If it is in county Limerick, but not in the city, you could put County Limerick, instead of Limerick, but it doesn't matter. Your letter will get there.
An irish town that sounds like a short funny poem?
Limerick
Does a limerick have syllables?
Yes, a limerick has syllables.
What is the birth name of Alison Limerick?
Alison Limerick's birth name is Alison T. Limerick.
What was daily life like in 1930's?
what was life like in 1930's? what was life like in 1930's?
