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The Jumblies, and Other Nonsense Verses
eBook
ISBN/EAN: 8596547376361
Umbreit-Nr.: 9551797
Sprache:
Englisch
Umfang: 32 S., 2.81 MB
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Keine Angabe
Erschienen am 16.09.2022
Auflage: 1/2022
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Format: EPUB
DRM: Digitales Wasserzeichen
- Zusatztext
- Edward Lear's 'The Jumblies, and Other Nonsense Verses' presents readers with a delightful collection of whimsical poems that playfully subvert the conventional rules of language and narrative. Famed for its eponymous opening poem 'The Jumblies,' the work immerses audiences in a world where the chimerical and absurd are celebrated through an expert blending of lyrical metre and arresting imagery. Within the literary context, Lear's compilation aligns with his broader influence on the genre of literary nonsense during the 19th century, exemplified by its imaginative verve and rhythmic cadence that echo the musicality of oral storytelling traditions.nEdward Lear, as an artist and writer, found his muse in the sounds and rhythms of words. His proclivity for nonsensical verse was as much an exploration of linguistic creativity as it was a gentle rebellion against the didactic and moralistic literature of the Victorian era. His personal experiences, voyages, and natural affinity for inventing limericks and fanciful narratives greatly informed his writing process, enabling him to produce verses that resonate with both the young and the youthful-at-heart. Lear's writings offer a lens into the author's unique perception of the world, characterized by a benign mockery of seriousness and an earnest embrace of the imagination.nThe eccentric charm and lyrical acumen of 'The Jumblies, and Other Nonsense Verses' make it a requisite addition to the libraries of classic literature aficionados and students of English literature. This republication by DigiCat Publishing extends an invitation to revisit Lear's pioneering work, presenting a fresh opportunity to engage with the allure of nonsensical verse. It is especially recommended for those interested in the evolution of children's literature and for anyone who appreciates the sheer joy and freedom that come from playing with the possibilities of language.
- Autorenportrait
- Edward Lear (1812-1888) was an English artist, illustrator, musician, author, and poet, now most widely recognized for his literary nonsense in poetry and prose, a genre that he helped popularize in the 19th century. Lear's contribution to the world of children's literature includes his most enduring work, 'The Book of Nonsense' (1846), which set the standard for the limerick form. He further developed his distinctive style in works such as 'The Jumblies, and Other Nonsense Verses' (1871), where he invites readers into a whimsical world, accomodating a set of absurd and delightful characters, traversing landscapes that defy conventional logic. Lear's verses, characterized by their playful language, whimsy, and often nonsensical nature, also hint at a deeper sense of melancholy and solitariness, reflecting perhaps his own life's experiences as an epileptic and an asthmatic, living much of his life as a bachelor. While his contemporaries celebrated him for his literary contributions, Lear also earned respect as a landscape painter and as an illustrator, making contributions to various works including 'Illustrations of the Family of Psittacidae, or Parrots' (1832). His inventive words and peculiar plots paved the way for future literary nonsense and have influenced subsequent writers like Lewis Carroll and many more. Lear's ability to blend humor with poetry has secured his place as a stalwart of children's literature and as an important figure in Victorian literature.