This is a reproduction of Edward Lear's Nonsense Limericks Book 3 of 8.

There was an Old Man of Bohemia,
Whose daughter was christened Euphemia;
But one day, to his grief,
She married a thief,
Which grieved that Old Man of Bohemia.

The limerick was popularized by Edward Lear, a nineteenth century poet and artist.

Mostly considered nonsense literature, these Edward Lear’s Limericks include absurd hand drawn illustrations that Lear drew himself.

This collection will expand your vocabulary and delight your soul.
Ideal for kids 8 years and up.