Edward Lear's Nonsense Birds Hardback
by Edward Lear
Hardback
Description
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.
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- Format:Hardback
- Pages:80 pages, 24 Illustrations, color; 40 Illustrations, black and white
- Publisher:Bodleian Library
- Publication Date:18/04/2013
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- ISBN:9781851242610
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Out of Stock - We are unable to provide an estimated availability date for this product
- Format:Hardback
- Pages:80 pages, 24 Illustrations, color; 40 Illustrations, black and white
- Publisher:Bodleian Library
- Publication Date:18/04/2013
- Category:
- ISBN:9781851242610
