Edward Lear
Who was Edward Lear? He was a great English writer from the 1800s. He wrote many poems. His writings have a lot of strange characters and words, but they are fun. His most famous book of poems is from
1846. It is called A Book of Nonsense! Before you read this book, you should know two things.
Are Those Real Words?
Lear's writing is very creative because he made up words. But don't be surprised if you see them. They are just a lot of fun nonsense! There are many different strange creatures and words in his stories. For example, there are Pobbles, Jumblies, and Blue Boss-Wosses in his book. But they are not real! Many people like his work because it's interesting and funny!
Lear's Poem Pattern
Lear wrote many of his poems in a special kind of pattern. His pattern has five lines. And he made it very
popular! When you read his poems, look for the special pattern: the last words in the first two lines will rhyme (押韵) . And in lines three and four, the last words will rhyme together. Then the last word in the final line will rhyme with the last words in the first two lines.
Hit the Books!
Now, you know about Lear's poems. So go check out A Book of Nonsense! See if you can find all of his strange words and creatures. Also, try to find his famous rhyming pattern!
They live their lives round, Without any sound, They roll down to those found. Even though they can fall, Since they are such a ball. |
I live here: "Wessex" is my name: I am a dog known rather well: I guard the house but how that came To be my whim I cannot tell. I am a popular personage at home. |
Come along, come with me, Take a dive in the deep blue sea. Put on your gear, let's explore All the way to the ocean floor? This is the start of our deep-sea plunge! |