Poet in the City – Edward Lear: Wandering Nonsense Man

The absurd wit of Edward Lear has delighted readers for decades, but nestled amongst the Great Gramboolian Plains, Crumpetty Trees and Fimble Fowls of Lear’s poems are glimpses into the real-world experiences of the so called ‘Nonsense Laureate’. Join Poet in the City for a night of poetry and discussion as we celebrate and explore the poetry of Edward Lear, hearing from contemporary poets and writers inspired by the lasting legacy of his sparkling wit and absurd imagination.