When Edward Lear wrote "The Owl and the Pussycat" - in 1871 -
one can only imagine that he wrote this poem of whimsical love and
enchantment - to soothe his own heart - for if only he could
dream!
Dreams of love in Italy - where Edward was living when he wrote
this poem where the warm sun, and the Mediterranean blue waters
must have inspired the author in the Land of Romance!