Publisher's Synopsis
The Works of Thomas Hood: Comic and Serious in Prose and Verse With all the Original Illustrations V9 is a book that features the complete collection of works by the British author, Thomas Hood. The book includes both serious and humorous prose and poetry, and is accompanied by all of the original illustrations. This particular volume is the ninth in a series of collected works by Hood. The book provides readers with a comprehensive look at the author's body of work, and offers a glimpse into the life and times of 19th century England. Whether you are a fan of Hood's humorous writing, or are interested in exploring the social and political issues of his time, this book is sure to provide an enjoyable and enlightening reading experience.1872. Volume Nine 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 his writings from 1843 to 1844 and 1845 Our Family. 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.
