Category Archives: Edward Lear

The Cummerbund: a Colonial Poem?

Posted on June 12, 2004 by Marco Graziosi

Khademul Islam reviews the “Hobson-Jobson, A Glossary of Anglo-Indian Words or Phrases and of Kindred Terms, Etymological, Historical Geographical and Discursive” and sketches a post-colonial reading of Lear’s poem, but does not reccomend it as “It will so spoil the fun!” Continue reading →

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The Lear Macaw on the Brink of Extinction

Posted on June 2, 2004 by Marco Graziosi

A long-tailed blue parrot named after Edward Lear, the author of nonsense verse whose painting of a captive specimen led to the first description of the species Continue reading →

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The Owl and the Pussy-Cat Come To Auckland

Posted on May 31, 2004 by Marco Graziosi

Join the Owl and the Pussy-Cat on their wonderful and magical journey to the Land where the Bong Tree grows. With music, songs and some very funny characters, Tim Bray Productions brings this quirky poem of Edward Lear to life.‘The … Continue reading →

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Edward Lear Art on Sale

Posted on May 30, 2004 by Marco Graziosi

The Fine Art Society, London, will be exhibiting and selling Lear art from 3 to 22 July. There are four watercolours online.

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Martha Graham's The Owl and the Pussy-cat

Posted on April 4, 2004 by Marco Graziosi

The Best of Modern Dance Because [Martha] Graham saw dance as expressive rather than merely decorative, it freed generations of young dancers to explore a range of emotional and psychological themes that weren’t available in traditional ballet. From April 14 … Continue reading →

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Dr. Seuss and the British

Posted on March 18, 2004 by Marco Graziosi

The lord of misrule By Nicola Shulman The British response to Dr Seuss has not, so far, been suitable reading for Ms Dimond-Cates. It may be that we have an embarrassment of excellent children’s writers of our own, whom we … Continue reading →

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A reason for every rhyme

Posted on March 11, 2004 by Marco Graziosi

At Staten Island Academy, a reason for every rhyme Seventy students took their turn in the spotlight yesterday at Staten Island Academy’s annual poetry recital, sharing the rhymes of their favorite poets…First-place eighth-grade winners were Carey Shuffman, reciting “Host House” … Continue reading →

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Music by women, but not for women only

Posted on March 11, 2004 by Marco Graziosi

Music by women, but not for women only In addition, the concert will include the works of Margaret Ruthven Lang whose life spanned the years 1867-1972. ‘Her “Nonsense Rhymes and Pictures” are short and easy, a perfect complement to the … Continue reading →

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Start with rhymes

Posted on March 7, 2004 by Marco Graziosi

Start with rhymes By DAphne LeeAside from being easy on the ear, rhyming stories are also easy on the tongue although anyone who has grappled with Dr Seuss or Edward Lear’s deliciously madcap nonsense may beg to differ. My husband … Continue reading →

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Neil Ardley

Posted on March 6, 2004 by Marco Graziosi

Neil Ardley Neil Ardley, who died on February 23 aged 66, achieved distinction in two entirely separate professions, as a jazz composer and an author of informative books for young people; in the former role he wrote and recorded such … Continue reading →

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