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Edward Lear’s celebrated rhyme follows Owl and Pussy‑Cat as they embark on a year‑and‑a‑day voyage of courtship. Their journey ends with a ring purchased from Piggy, culminating in a joyous wedding among cheerful animal companions. The poem, a staple of children’s nonsense verse, showcases Lear’s characteristic humor and lighthearted rhythm.
First publish date: 1953
Genre: Poetry/Classical Poetry
Authors: Edward Lear
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