There was an Old Person of Putney*,
Whose food was roast spiders and chutney**,
Which he took with his tea,
Within sight of the sea,
That romantic old person of Putney.
-Edward Lear: “More Nonsense Pictures, Rhymes, Botany, etc.” (1872), ‘One Hundred Nonsense Pictures and Rhymes,’ page 81
*Putney is an area of the Borough of Wandsworth in southwest London, England.
**Chutney is a spicy condiment originating in India, combining ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, sugar, spices, and vinegar. Chutney is served with dishes such as meat, cheese, and rice.
Whose food was roast spiders and chutney**,
Which he took with his tea,
Within sight of the sea,
That romantic old person of Putney.
-Edward Lear: “More Nonsense Pictures, Rhymes, Botany, etc.” (1872), ‘One Hundred Nonsense Pictures and Rhymes,’ page 81
*Putney is an area of the Borough of Wandsworth in southwest London, England.
**Chutney is a spicy condiment originating in India, combining ingredients such as fruits, vegetables, sugar, spices, and vinegar. Chutney is served with dishes such as meat, cheese, and rice.
