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What made Edward Lear's poetry stand out?

  • Nonsense Themes

  • Profanity

  • Long Page Counts

  • Antiquated Language

Answer

Edward Lear's poetry stood out because of its nonsense themes. His poems were often silly and absurd, and they often featured nonsensical characters and situations. This was in stark contrast to the more serious and realistic poetry that was popular at the time. Lear's nonsense poems were often humorous and entertaining, and they helped to popularize the genre of nonsense literature.
The Curious World of Edward Lear: Unraveling the Enigma

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