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British artist, illustrator, author and poet

Lived
1812–1888
Country
United Kingdom
Books
10

Edward Lear published 1 novel, 1 novella, 3 non-fiction books, 2 children's books, 1 poetry collection and 2 other books, beginning with A Book of Nonsense (1865).

Updated September 2026

Where to start with Edward Lear

Standalone novels in order

  1. Illustrations of the Family of Psittacidæ (1832)

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Novellas in order

  1. A Book of Nonsense (1865)

    111 pages

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Non-fiction in order

  1. Illustrated Excursions in Italy (1846)

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  2. Views in the Seven Ionian Islands (1863)

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  3. Journal of a Landscape Painter in Corsica (1870)

    372 pages

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Children's books in order

  1. Nonsense Songs, Stories, Botany, and Alphabets (1871)

    113 pages

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  2. Nonsense Books (1888)

    394 pages

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Poetry in order

  1. Nonsense Songs (1907)

    121 pages

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Other books in order

  1. Illustrations of the Family of Psittacidae, or Parrots (1832)

    120 pages

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  2. The Pelican Chorus & Other Nonsense Verses (1900)

    65 pages

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About Edward Lear

Edward Lear was an English artist, illustrator, musician, author and poet, who is known mostly for his literary nonsense in poetry and prose and especially his limericks, a form he popularised but which term he never used.

Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Edward Lear FAQ

How many books has Edward Lear written?
Edward Lear published 1 novel, 1 novella, 3 non-fiction books, 2 children's books, 1 poetry collection and 2 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
What order should I read Edward Lear's books in?
Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with A Book of Nonsense.
What is Edward Lear's last book?
Journal of a Landscape Painter in Corsica (1870).
What is Edward Lear's most famous book?
A Book of Nonsense (1865) is Edward Lear's most widely read book.
Can I read Edward Lear's books for free?
Yes. 9 books by Edward Lear are in the public domain in the US and free to read online or download here.

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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers, free texts from Project Gutenberg. Last updated September 2026.