Illustrations of the Family of Psittacidae
Or Parrots: the Greater Part of Them Species Hitherto Unfigured Containing Forty-Two Lithographic Plates, Drawings from Life, and on Stone
(Author) Edward Lear Lear Edward"I wish I were an egg and was going to be hatched." -Edward Lear Illustrations of the Family of Psittaidae, or Parrots (1832) consists of 42 lithographs that were produced by Edward Lear at the London Zoo beginning when Lear was only 18 years old. By the age of 20 he was able to publish the entire collection. It is considered among Lear's greatest because he created it before he started to lose his sight. Thanks to this new jacketed hard cover edition, which is being released in full color, readers will have access to a unique replica of Lear's unparalleled art. Art lovers and naturalists, especially birdwatchers, will be enchanted.
Edward Lear
Edward Lear (1812-1888) was an English poet, artist, and illustrator known for his lighthearted and whimsical nonsense poetry. He is best known for his popular children's poem "The Owl and the Pussycat." Lear's unique style of combining humor, wordplay, and imaginative creatures has had a lasting impact on the genre of nonsense literature. His works often featured playful language and invented words, capturing the imaginations of readers of all ages. Lear's contributions to literature have solidified his legacy as a pioneer of nonsense poetry and a beloved figure in the world of children's literature.
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