What inspired Edward Lear to create such playful and nonsensical verses?
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A Book of Nonsense

A Book of Nonsense
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What inspired Edward Lear to create such playful and nonsensical verses?
Did anyone else feel like the illustrations added so much to the humor of these poems?
Are there particular poems in this collection that resonate more with adults than children?