Poem By Edward Lear. The given poem by Edward Lear belongs to the sub-genre of "nonsense poetry." A "nonsense" poem does not, of course, imply that it has no meaning or purpose. The ability of nonsense poems such as the given poem to entertain and educate relies heavily upon children's (and adults', for that matter) delight in the humorous and the illogical (Lukens, 252). Pages: 2 Bibliography: 1 source(s) listed Filename: 18796 Poem Edward Lear.doc Price: 17.90