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Read or listen to a humorous limerick about a lady with a sharp chin who plays the harp with it. This poem is from Poems and Limericks of Edward Lear, a collection of children's literature published in 1920.
There was a Young Lady of Dorking, Who bought a large bonnet for walking; But its colour and size, So bedazzled her eyes, That she very soon went back to Dorking.
Jan 14, 2019 · No crime and lots of happy, fat women. There was a Young Lady of Clare, Who was sadly pursued by a bear; When she found she was tired, She abruptly expired, That unfortunate Lady of Clare.
Analysis (ai): This limerick by Edward Lear humorously depicts a young lady's experience with an extravagant bonnet. The poem's simple yet effective language showcases the author's playful wit. The repeated use of the word "Dorking" adds a sense of rhythm and reinforces the central setting.
There was a Young Lady of Norway, Who casually sat on a doorway; When the door squeezed her flat, She exclaimed, 'What of that?' This courageous Young Lady of Norway.
There was a Young Lady whose bonnet, Came untied when the birds sate upon it; But she said: 'I don't care! All the birds in the air Are welcome to sit on my bonnet!'
May 22, 2019 · There was a Young Lady of Norway, Who casually sat on a doorway; When the door squeezed her flat, She exclaimed, ‘What of that?’ This courageous Young Lady of Norway. by Edward Lear: “A Book of Nonsense” (1846)
