Publisher's Synopsis
The Works of Thomas Hood: Comic and Serious in Prose and Verse With all the Original Illustrations V1 is a book that compiles the literary works of Thomas Hood, a renowned English poet and humorist. The book includes a collection of Hood's humorous and serious writings in both prose and verse, accompanied by all the original illustrations. The first volume of the series covers a wide range of topics including social satire, political commentary, and personal reflections. The book is an excellent resource for readers who enjoy witty and satirical writing, as well as those who appreciate the art of illustration. Overall, The Works of Thomas Hood: Comic and Serious in Prose and Verse With all the Original Illustrations V1 is a comprehensive collection of Hood's works that offers a glimpse into the mind of one of England's most celebrated writers.1869. Volume One of Ten. Hood, English poet and editor of various prominent magazines and periodicals, is chiefly remembered for his humorous work (including Miss Kilmansegg, which appeared in the New Monthly Magazine). However, Hood wrote a number of serious poems for which he is also known including: the popular Song of the Shirt (published anonymously in Punch in 1843, which became a call to arms for workers protesting against industrial exploitation); The Bridge of Sighs; The Haunted House; The Elm Tree; The Plea of the Midsummer Fairies; and shorter pieces such as The Deathbed. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
