Nonsense Books
Nonsense Books brings together in one volume the four collections of verse, stories, alphabets and botany that Edward Lear published between 1846 and 1877: A Book of Nonsense, with its limericks and drawings; Nonsense Songs, Stories, Botany and Alphabets, which contains "The Owl and the Pussy-Cat," "The Jumblies" and "The Duck and the Kangaroo"; More Nonsense, with a hundred further pictures and rhymes; and Laughable Lyrics, home of "The Dong with a Luminous Nose," "The Pobble Who Has No Toes," "The Courtship of the Yonghy-Bonghy-Bò" and "The Quangle Wangle's Hat." Lear's own drawings accompany the texts, and the volume opens with his self-portrait in verse, "How Pleasant to Know Mr. Lear." The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first poems are free.
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Frequently asked questions about Nonsense Books
Nonsense Books by Edward Lear can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Nonsense Books online?
Yes. Nonsense Books opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Nonsense Books free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Nonsense Books is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Nonsense Books in the public domain?
Yes. Nonsense Books by Edward Lear is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Nonsense Books?
About 2 h 15 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Nonsense Books?
Nonsense Books by Edward Lear is filed under "Children's Classics" in the Vinteuil library.
