Welcome to The Edward Lear Society, the source of news and event information about the poet, wordsmith, writer, artist and illustrator, Edward Lear. The purpose of the Society is to advance knowledge and education and to preserve and protect all matters in connection with the Heritage, Writings, Work and Art of Edward Lear (12th May … Continue reading »
English Theatre Corfu was launched in 2013 by British Corfu resident John Dryden, well known actor and theatre director. The English Theatre Corfu was formed to provide quality Theatre productions and Drama workshops to a high professional standard and is open to anyone on the island. The company currently has over 220 members and can be visited … Continue reading »
Poet and illustrator Edward Lear painted many Australian birds and mammals without ever setting foot in the country. He is fondly remembered as an ingenious nonsense poet, an engaging travel writer and a painter of luminous landscapes in Europe, Asia and the Middle East. Often overshadowed by the enormity of these achievements is his remarkable … Continue reading »
On Friday 30th May 2014, the Founder Members of The Edward Lear Society will be unveiling a bust of Edward Lear at a ceremony in Corfu. The event will take place at the most prestigious Cultural Institution of Greece, The Reading Society of Corfu, where Edward Lear’s bronze bust will be permanently exhibited. Continue reading »
Edward Lear has been called the Laurete of Nonsense which is a very accurate description of this great man, who penned more nonsensical verse and rhymes than any other in this field. He has only one peer equal and that is Lewis Carroll, but where the creator of Alice in Wonderful had some half dozen … Continue reading »