Edward Lear

Edward Lear (1812-1888) was an English painter, and author of "Book of Nonsense," composed for the grandchildren of the Earl of Derby in 1848, and after of "More Nonsense Rhymes," which were widely popular with young people. He painted landscapes in Greece and Asia Minor.

Wisdom & Quotes

• The owl and the Pussycat went to sea

In a beautiful pea-green boat,
They took some honey, and plenty of money,
Wrapped in a five-pound note.
- The Owl and the Pussycat

Samuel Smiles