Nonsense Drolleries: The Owl & the Pussy-Cat—the Duck & the Kangaroo.
Nonsense Drolleries: The Owl & the Pussy-Cat—the Duck & the Kangaroo.
Nonsense Drolleries: The Owl & the Pussy-Cat—the Duck & the Kangaroo is a whimsical collection of nonsense poetry by Edward Lear, published in 1889. The book features two main poems that explore themes of friendship and adventure, showcasing Lear's unique blend of humor and fantasy. In 'The Owl and the Pussy-Cat,' an owl and a cat embark on a sea journey and celebrate their love with a wedding, while 'The Duck and the Kangaroo' tells of a duck's desire to travel with a kangaroo. This collection exemplifies Lear's influence on children's literature and his mastery of playful language.
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“Ploffskin, Pluffskin, Pelican jee! We think no Birds so happy as we! Plumpskin, Ploshkin, Pelican jill! We think so then, and we thought so still!””
— Edward Lear
“There was an Old Man, on whose nose, Most birds of the air could repose; But they all flew away At the closing of day, Which relieved that Old Man and his nose.””
— Edward Lear
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