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The Owl and the Pussy-Cat and Other Nonsense Rhymes
- Narrated by: Alan Bennett
- Length: 42 mins
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Summary
Alan Bennett reads The Owl and the Pussy-Cat and Other Nonsense Rhymes by Edward Lear.
The poems and limericks are
- "The Daddy Long-Legs and the Fly"
- "The Owl and the Pussy-Cat"
- "The Duck and the Kangaroo"
- "The Table and the Chair"
- "The Broom, the Shovel, the Poker and the Tongs"
- "Mr and Mrs Discobbolos"
- "The Nutcrackers and the Sugar Tongs"
- "The Two Old Bachelors"
- "The Pobble Who Has No Toes"
- "The Jumblies"
- "The Dog with a Luminous Nose"
- "The Courtship of the Yonghy-Bonghy-Bò"
- "The Quangle Wangle's Hat"
- "Incidents in the Life of My Uncle Arly"
- "An Epitaph"
- "There Was a Young Lady in Blue"
- "There Was an Old Person of Harrow"
- "There Was an Old Man of Dumbree"
- "There Was a Young Lady whose Chin"
- "There Was an Old Man who when Little"
- "There Was an Old Man on the Border"
- "There Was an Old Man in a Tree"
- "There Was an Old Man of Calcutta"
- "There Was an Old Person of Ware"
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- Sam G.
- 25-10-23
The Owl and the Pussy-Cat and Other Nonsense Rhyme
Overall: 3/5
Performance: 2/5
Story: 3/5
I wouldn't read this book again in future.
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- Dawn
- 11-02-15
A wonderful anthology.
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As an adult, I wasn't sure whether I would still enjoy Lear, but it was a freebie so I had nothing to lose. It certainly didn't disappoint and has been listened to multiple times as I rekindle memories of the well loved verse of my childhood. My boomerang sons also enjoyed listening with me and one has since bought the book. Overall suitable for all ages.
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- Jane Story
- 22-02-23
Wonderful
A wonderful listen of wonderful words.I’ve always loved Edward Lear’s poetry. Read by Alan Bennett in such a delightful way.
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- Simon Coppin
- 27-03-21
Outstanting, comical diverting poetry.
A great mix of Edward Lear and Alan Bennett. Terrific. it doesn't date and so clever.
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- Anonymous User
- 28-04-22
Delightful
Light and airey. Took me back to days of loving to read poems for enjoyment.
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- Hannah Goldsmith
- 16-10-22
The best of the best
A most incredible collection of rhymes and poems read beautifully. Enjoyable for adults and children I thoroughly enjoyed every moment of it.
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- Annie
- 20-04-16
Edward Lear & Alan Bennett - Match made in heaven!
This book of Nonsense Rhymes is perfectly matched with Alan Bennett's reading.
Perfect for adults and children alike.
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- JohnK9500
- 02-08-16
Brilliant rhythms
I only knew a couple of rhythms so thought I'd have a listen, I found them really lovely nonsense, but then again! I'm really pleased with my purchase.
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- joanna hughes
- 17-11-21
Not Good.
Some was Good and funny at the beginning but as want along there were just silly, didn't make sense and words I never heard of.
Won't Listen to it again not for me Sorry.
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- Ioanna
- 08-12-15
Boring
The narration was very dull and followed a repetitive rhyme.
I could hardly follow any of the stories included.
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