Edward Lear
Definition
- Proper noun:
- British artist and writer of nonsense verse (1812-1888): Edward Lear was a 19th-century English artist, illustrator, and author, famous for his literary nonsense, limericks, and illustrated poems.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- Edward Lear is best known for his poem "The Owl and the Pussycat."
- The whimsical drawings of Edward Lear accompany his humorous verses.
Advanced Usage
- "In the style of Edward Lear": Describing a piece of writing or art that mimics his characteristic nonsense, humor, and rhythm.
- The children's book was written in the style of Edward Lear, full of made-up words and absurd situations.
Variants and Related Words
- Learian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of Edward Lear or his literary style.
- The poem had a distinctly Learian sense of the absurd.
Synonyms
- Nonsense poet: A writer of humorous, nonsensical verse.
- Limerick writer: A poet who composes limericks, a five-line humorous form he popularized.
Related Phrases
- Nonsense verse: A genre of playful, often absurd poetry for which Edward Lear is a seminal figure.
- Edward Lear is a cornerstone of English nonsense verse.
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British artist and writer of nonsense verse (1812-1888)
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