LITERATURE
Lewis, J. Patrick

Boshblobberbosh: Runcible Poems for Edward Lear

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Gary Kelley. Lewis proves himself a stellar student of Lear in an affectionate tribute to "that crazy old Englishman, oh!" Some poems are based on actual events from Lear's life; the introduction states that others are pure nonsense. Dark-hued illustrations provide a seemingly striking contrast to the verses' playfulness, reflecting the starchy world of Victorian England, but a closer look reveals they, too, contain drollery worthy of Lear. A chronology of Lear's life is included.

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