Edward Lear's Nonsense Birds
Edward Lear's Nonsense Birds
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Edward Lear's Nonsense Birds by Edward Lear
Edward Lear loved birds. Of all the animals that sprang from his quirky imagination, birds held a special place, serving as the animal of choice for his zoomorphosis in self-portraiture. Not only did he draw more birds than any other animal, but he endowed them with particularly human characteristics. This book brings together a collection of Lear’s nonsense birds, such as ‘The Obsequious Ornamental Ostrich, who wore Boots to keep his feet quite dry’, as well as the twenty birds he hand-coloured such as ‘The Runcible Bird’ and ‘The Stripy Bird’. Each of these is endowed with unique character while collectively they form a gloriously humorous flock. Beautifully presented, this is a perfect gift for children of all ages as well as for lovers of birds.
Edward Lear (1812–1888) was a British artist, illustrator, author and poet, renowned for his literary nonsense.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781851242610 |
| ISBN 10 | 1851242619 |
| Title | Edward Lear's Nonsense Birds |
| Author | Edward Lear |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bodleian Library |
| Year published | 2013-04-18 |
| Number of pages | 80 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |