Limerick in Literary Journals and Anthologies

Edward Lear's limericks first appeared in the British humor magazine Punch in the 1840s.

The New Yorker magazine has been hosting its annual Limerick Laugh Contest since 1929, inviting readers to submit their original limericks for a chance to win a cash prize.

The Penguin Book of Limericks, edited by William Cole, is widely regarded as a definitive and comprehensive anthology of limericks, featuring a diverse selection of works from various authors.

The limerick gained popularity during the Victorian era, coinciding with the broader cultural and literary trends of the time.

Gelett Burgess, an American humorist and writer, is often credited with introducing and popularizing the limerick in the United States in the late 19th century.

The traditional rhyme scheme of a limerick consists of five lines, with the first, second, and fifth lines rhyming, and the third and fourth lines rhyming.

McSweeney's, founded by Dave Eggers, is known for publishing innovative and unconventional literature, including experimental and avant-garde limericks.

Ogden Nash is widely regarded as one of the masters of the modern limerick, known for his witty and humorous verses.

The New Limericks, edited by Billy Collins, showcases contemporary limericks from a variety of poets and writers.

The Limerick International Limerick Festival is an annual event held in Limerick, Ireland, celebrating the limerick and its literary heritage.

The Light Quarterly is a literary journal dedicated to publishing light verse, including limericks, clerihews, and other humorous forms of poetry.

Limericks in Lockdown is an anthology of limericks written during the COVID-19 pandemic, capturing the unique experiences and perspectives of that time.

The Political Limerick is an anthology that showcases limericks that address political and social issues, often using humor and satire to convey messages.

Edward Lear is the author of the limerick that begins with the line, "There was a young lady named Bright," which is one of his most famous and widely-quoted limericks.

The International Limerick Anthology is a collection of limericks from poets representing various countries and cultures, showcasing the diversity and global reach of the limerick.