Edward Lear is the other great master of Victorian nonsense. Admittedly, Lear (1812-1888) lacks the universal appeal of his contemporary Lewis Carroll, but his longer poems — such as “The ...

May 12 (UPI) --National Limerick Day, celebrated annually on May 12, marks the birthday of Edward Lear, the English writer who popularized the comedic style of poetry. The holiday's exact origins ...

Eplieptic, ugly, and sickly, Edward Lear, who was largely ignored by his parents and educated by his sisters, was sent out into the world as a teenager to make a life for himself. Before long, he ...

The other is an extraordinary short story by Donald Barthelme from 1971, called “The Death of Edward Lear.” It invents a scenario far from the actual circumstances of Lear’s death, ...

Last week, on May 12, there passed little-remarked the birthday of Edward Lear (1812–1888). And we should not let pass entirely the opportunity to say something about a man who must surely count as ...

The Boy Who Became a Parrot: A Foolish Biography of Edward Lear, Who Invented Nonsense Wolverton Hill, illus. by Laura Carlin. Enchanted Lion, $22.99 (72p) ISBN 978-1-59270-413-2 ...

Based on Edward Lear’s silly and whimsical poetry, the show is perfect for families introducing live theater to their children, with a one hour run time, $15 tickets and 10AM, 11AM and 2PM ...