Published 17:14 IST, May 12th 2020
National Limerick Day: Learn more about its history, significance and the celebration
National Limerick Day is observed annually on May 12. Read further to know more about the history, significance and the celebration of this day.
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National Limerick Day is observed annually on May 12. National Limerick Day celebrates birthday of English artist, illustrator, author and poet Edward Lear who was born on May 12 1812. Edward Lear is widely kwn for his nsense style writing in poverty, prose and limericks. National Limerick Day also celebrates limerick poem. limerick poems were popularized by Edward Lear's Book of nsense in year 1846.
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What is a Limerick?
Limerick is basically kwn as a very short humorous nsense poem. re are mostly five lines within a limerick. first two lines rhyme with fifth line and third and fourth lines rhyme toger. limericks have a particular rhythm which is officially described as an anapestic trimester.
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National Limerick Day history
National Limerick Day celebrated birthday of Edward Lear. English artist is remembered for his contribution to art world. main reason to celebrate Limerick Day is to remember his incredible works during his life. Limerick day focuses on celebrating limerick poems that Edward Lear popularized with his Book Of nsense at of 34. Limerick day is all about appreciating Edward Lear's beautifully written English poetries.
National Limerick Day significance
style of writing limericks is said to be a great introduction to idea of poetry for children. National Limerick Day helps to maintain awareness of this style of poems
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National Limerick Day celebration
An ideal way to celebrate this day would be by spending some time learning more about limericks and poetries in general. National Limerick Day can be celebrated by dedicating some time to Edward lear and his fantastic limericks. Some people also believe in writing limericks of ir own on this day.
Here is a look at some of Edward Lear's limericks
re was a Young Ly
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re was a Young Ly whose chin
Resembled point of a pin;
So she h it me sharp, and
purchased a harp,
And played several tunes with her chin - re was an Old Man with a beard,
Who said, ‘It is just as I feared!
Two Owls and a Hen,
Four Larks and a Wren,
Have all built ir nests in my beard!’’
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17:14 IST, May 12th 2020