The Works of Thomas Hood : Comic and Serious in Prose and Verse With all the Original Illustrations V8
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This book, titled ""The Works of Thomas Hood: Comic and Serious in Prose and Verse With all the Original Illustrations V8"" is a collection of literary works by the British poet and humorist, Thomas Hood. The book includes both serious and humorous pieces in both prose and verse formats. The eighth volume in a set, this book features all of the original illustrations that accompanied Hood's works. Hood's writing is known for its wit and satire, and this collection is no exception. The book is a comprehensive look at Hood's literary output, making it an essential read for fans of his work and those interested in Victorian literature.1872. Volume Eight 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. This volume contains Hood's works from 1840 to 1843. 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.
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- ISBN-13: 9781162726007
- ISBN-10: 1162726008
- Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
- Publish Date: September 2010
- Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.94 inches
- Shipping Weight: 1.36 pounds
- Page Count: 464
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