That Singular Person Called Lear: The Extraordinary Life of the Author of the Owl and the Pussycat

That Singular Person Called Lear: The Extraordinary Life of the Author of the Owl and the Pussycat

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Synopsis

Born in 1812, the twentieth child of a stockbroker, Edward Lear is known for his Nonsense rhymes, particularly the Owl and the Pussycat . This biography offers an insight into the life of this immensely talented and deliciously eccentric man who travelled extensively but found that love and a settled home life eluded him.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 336
Edition: 07
Publisher: The History Press LTD
Published: 10 Feb 2007

ISBN 10: 075244137X
ISBN 13: 9780752441375

Media Reviews
Review coverage in national newspapers and magazines. Praise for That Singlar Person Called Lear: 'Deliciously amusing' THE LITERARY REVIEW 'A thorough and fascinating biography' THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH 'An amusing biography' THE INDEPENDENT 'Very readable... Chitty recounts Lear's travels with verve and a nice eye for humorous detail' TLS '[Chitty is] as widely travelled and as witty as her subject' THE LITERARY REVIEW
Author Bio
Susan Chitty read modern history at Somerville College, Oxford and has been a successful writer and biographer for many years. She has travelled widely throughout the world, but now lives in Sussex.