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The Finest Nonsense of Edward Lear

Nearly 150 years since his poetry was first published, Lear’s nonsense rhymes are still popular today. In this lively and colourful audiobook recording, Derek Jacobi reads Lear’s most famous poems and most fantastic creations, including The Owl and the Pussy-Cat, The Daddy Long-Legs and the Fly, The Jumblies, The Dong with the Luminous Nose and a collection of assorted limericks.

Running Time: 1 h 17 m

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Digital ISBN:	978-1-84379-966-5
Cat. no.:	NA0219
Download size:	20 MB
BISAC:	JUV070000
Released:	January 2016

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Derek Jacobi is one of Britain’s leading actors, having made his mark on stage, film and television – and notably on audiobook. He is particularly known for the roles of I Claudius and Brother Caedfael, both of which he has recorded for audiobook. His extensive theatrical credits, from London’s West End to Broadway, include numerous roles encompassing the whole range of theatre. He also reads The History of Theatre, The History of English Literature and Lives of the Twelve Caesars for Naxos AudioBooks.

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The Finest Nonsense of Edward Lear

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