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What other role did Edward Lear play in the arts, apart from author and illustrator?

  • Musician

  • Actor

  • Dancer

  • Director

Answer

Edward Lear is well-known as an author and illustrator of limericks and nonsense verse, but he also played the piano and organ. He composed several pieces of music, including a sonata for piano, and an opera called "The Owl and the Pussycat." Lear's music was often lighthearted and humorous, in keeping with his writing style. He also enjoyed singing, and he often performed his own songs for friends and family.
The Curious World of Edward Lear: Unraveling the Enigma

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