Lear / Nonsense / The Nile
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Lear / Nonsense / The Nile
There was an Old Man of the Nile, who sharpened his nails with a file, Till he cut out his thumbs, and said calmly, This comes of sharpening ones nails with a file! Date: First published: 1846
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1846 Calmly File Lear Nails Nile Nonsense Ones Sharpening Thumbs Till Sharpened
EDITORS COMMENTS
This image, first published in 1846, depicts the old man of the Nile from Edward Lear's renowned collection of nonsense verse, "The Nonsense Books." In this whimsical scene, the old man, dressed in traditional Middle Eastern attire, is shown calmly seated beside the Nile River, his feet resting in the water. The old man's quirky behavior is the source of the poem's humor - he is in the process of sharpening his nails with a file, an act that leads to an unexpected consequence. With a determined expression on his face, he continues the task, oblivious to the fact that he has inadvertently cut off his thumbs. The old man's nonchalant response, "This comes of sharpening one's nails with a file!" adds to the absurdity of the situation. Edward Lear, a celebrated English artist and writer, is best known for his literary nonsense, which includes limericks, poems, and illustrations. His works, filled with fantastical creatures and nonsensical situations, have delighted children and adults alike for generations. The old man of the Nile is just one of the many memorable characters that Lear brought to life in his whimsical verse. This print, a testament to the enduring appeal of Lear's work, invites us to appreciate the absurdity of everyday life and the power of imagination. It serves as a reminder that even in the most mundane tasks, there is always room for a touch of nonsense and a dash of creativity.
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