Why Do Edward Lear’s Limericks Still Delight?
In the shadowy corners of Victorian literature, where manners reigned and morals held court, one figure dared to be joyously absurd: Edward Lear. Often dubbed the father of literary nonsense, Lear’s limericks continue to amuse, bemuse, and provoke giggles across generations. He did not invent the limerick, but he gave it a playful spirit and an unmistakable voice.
More than 150 years...