May 2008

Language Links

Writer, illustrator, and nonsense versifier extraordinaire Edward Lear was born May 12, 1812. Lear is remembered for popularizing the limerick, the usually humorous five-line verse. Need some help writing a limerick? Try this site for a thorough explanation on just how it's done. Want to learn by example? Check out Lear's verses. And all are invited to contribute to an ambitious online dictionary in limerick form.