The Comic Poems of Thomas Hood by Thomas Hood
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About this eBook
| Author | Hood, Thomas, 1799-1845 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Hood, Tom, 1835-1874 |
| Title |
The Comic Poems of Thomas Hood A New and Complete Edition |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif, MWS, Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Summary | "The Comic Poems of Thomas Hood" by Thomas Hood is a collection of humorous poetry written in the early 19th century. The work showcases Hood's unique wit and ability to blend lightheartedness with poignant observations about human nature and society, ranging from playful anecdotes to acerbic commentary on contemporary life. Through his verses, Hood entertains while providing insight into the quirks of people and their experiences. The opening of the collection presents a preface by Thomas Hood the Younger, who reflects on the legacy and character of Hood, emphasizing the juxtaposition between his comedic talents and his often serious demeanor due to poor health. It highlights Hood's playful spirit, evident in his practical jokes and clever wordplay. The first poem included, "Reply to a Pastoral Poet," sets the tone by addressing themes of hardship and yearning for joy amidst struggle, capturing Hood's ability to invoke laughter even when discussing the burdens of life. This introduction promises a blend of light-hearted humor intertwined with deeper observations, inviting readers to explore the rest of the collection with anticipation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English wit and humor |
| Subject | English poetry -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56712 |
| Release Date | Mar 9, 2018 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 300 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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