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Edward Lear

Born in May 12, 1812 / Died in January 29, 1888 / United Kingdom / English

Edward Lear poet from United Kingdom was born on May 12, 1812, had 75 years and died on January 29, 1888. Poems were written in Victorian age mainly in English language. Dominant movement is prevalent form.

Top ten poems Edward Lear

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Limerick:There was an Old Man of Whitehaven

... So they smashed that Old Man of Whitehaven ...

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The Duck and the Kangaroo

... "I would sit quite still, and say nothing but 'Quack', ...

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Limerick: There was an Old Man of Peru

... Who never knew what he should do ...

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Limerick: There was an Old Person whose habits,

... Upon which he relinquished those habits ...

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Limerick:There was an Old Man with a owl

... Which refreshed that Old Man and his owl ...

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Limerick: There was an Old Man of Hong Kong

... That innocuous Old Man of Hong Kong ...

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The Quangle Wangle's Hat

...   On the broad green leaves of the Crumpetty Tree, ...

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Limerick: There was a Young Lady of Dorking,

... That she very soon went back to Dorking ...

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Limerick: There was an Old Man of the Wrekin

... Or of what, you Old Man of the Wrekin ...

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Limerick: There was an Old Person of Leeds

... Which agreed with that person of Leeds ...

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