Thomas Hood (23 May 1799 – 3 May 1845) was an English poet, author and humorist, best known for poems such as "The Bridge of Sighs" and "The Song of the Shirt". Hood wrote regularly for The London Magazine, Athenaeum, and Punch. He later published a magazine largely consisting of his own works. Hood, never robust, lapsed into invalidism by the age of 41 and died at the age of 45. William Michael Rossetti in 1903 called him "the finest English poet" between the generations of Shelley and Te...

Thomas Hood (1799-1845) was an English writer and great friend of Lamb, Hazlitt and De Quincey. Hood wrote regularly for The London Magazine, the Athenaeum, and Punch. He later published a magazine largely consisting of his own works."A Tale of the Great Plague" is an ironic piece set in the time of the Black Death, about how an old man outwits a gang of ruthless cutthroats.

Poetry is a fascinating use of language. With almost a million words at its command it is not surprising that these Isles have produced some of the most beautiful, moving and descriptive verse through the centuries. In this series we look at the world through the eyes and minds of our most gifted poets to bring you a unique poetic guide to their lives. Thomas Hood was born in London in 1799. Leaving school at 14 he began at a counting house but his health being somewhat poor he took work a...

The Poetry Of Thomas Hood. Poetry is a fascinating use of language. With almost a million words at its command it is not surprising that these Isles have produced some of the most beautiful, moving and descriptive verse through the centuries. In this series we look at the world through the eyes and minds of our most gifted poets to bring you a unique poetic guide to their lives. Thomas Hood was born in London in 1799. Leaving school at 14 he began at a counting house but his health being ...

In the haunting pages of "The Death-bed," Thomas Hood unveils a chilling tale of a dying man's final moments. As the shadows of mortality gather, the protagonist grapples with the inevitable, his thoughts and emotions laid bare in a raw and poignant narrative. Through vivid imagery and evocative prose, Hood explores the complexities of life, death, and the human spirit's struggle against the relentless march of time. Prepare to be captivated by this timeless masterpiece, a poignant meditat...

Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Thomas Hood, a master of wit, satire, and poignant verse. This unabridged collection showcases the full range of his poetic genius, from the whimsical and humorous to the deeply moving and reflective. Prepare to be enchanted by Hood's signature blend of laughter and tears, as he explores themes of love, loss, poverty, and the human condition. Discover the beloved classics "The Song of the Shirt," "The Bridge of Sighs," and "The Dream of Eugene A...

Sleeping Beauty, Little Red Riding Hood, Puss in Boots, Cinderella, and Ho O' My Thumb, illustrated with drawings by Gustave Dore. According to Wikipedia: "Tom Hood (19 January 1835 – 20 November 1874), was an English humorist and playwright, and son of the poet and author Thomas Hood. A prolific author, in 1865 he was appointed editor of the magazine Fun. He founded Tom Hood's Comic Annual in 1867... Paul Gustave Doré (January 6, 1832 – January 23, 1883) was a French artist, printmaker, i...

Poetry is a fascinating use of language. With almost a million words at its command it is not surprising that these Isles have produced some of the most beautiful, moving and descriptive verse through the centuries. In this series we look at each calendar month through the eyes and minds of our most gifted poets to bring you a guide to the days within each. Thomas hood was born in London in 1789. Leaving school at 14 he bagan at a counting house but his health being somewhat poor he took w...

Thomas Hood was an English poet, author and humorist, best known for poems such as "The Bridge of Sighs" and "The Song of the Shirt". Hood wrote regularly for The London Magazine, Athenaeum, and Punch. He later published a magazine largely consisting of his own works.

In the desolate moorlands of England, a tale of love, loss, and desperation unfolds. "The Poacher, A Serious Ballad" by Thomas Hood paints a vivid picture of a poacher's perilous existence, where the pursuit of sustenance becomes a deadly game. As the protagonist, Reuben Holt, struggles to provide for his family, he faces the wrath of the law and the unforgiving elements. With each step he takes, the lines between right and wrong blur, and the consequences of his actions weigh heavily on h...

Twenty ghostly tales from the supernatural masters of the Victorian age. Wimbourne Books presents the fourth in a series of rare or out-of-print ghost stories from Victorian authors. With an introduction by author Alastair Gunn, Volume 4 in the series spans the years 1835 to 1869 and includes stories from a wide range of male authors; English, Irish, Scottish and American. Includes tales by Charles Dickens, Nathaniel Hawthorne and Washington Irving. Readers new to this genre will discover ...

Best known for the poems ‘The Bridge of Sighs’ and ‘The Song of the Shirt’, the English poet Thomas Hood wrote regularly for The London Magazine, the Athenaeum, and Punch, and is regarded by some as the finest English poet between the generations of Shelley and Tennyson. The Delphi Poets Series offers readers the works of literature's finest poets, with superior formatting. For the first time in digital publishing, this volume presents Hood’s complete poetical works, with beautiful...