The Works of Thomas Hood; Vol. 01 (of 11) by Thomas Hood
"The Works of Thomas Hood; Vol. 01 (of 11)" by Thomas Hood is a collection of humor and poetry written in the late 19th century. This compilation includes a mix of comic and serious pieces, showcasing Hood's versatile talent in both prose and verse. The works are characterized by a sharp wit and often reflect social commentary through humor, making them accessible and engaging to a wide audience. The opening of thisvolume sets the stage with a preface that highlights Thomas Hood's literary journey and the intent behind publishing a complete edition of his works. It discusses Hood's unique ability to communicate profound themes in a manner that is both clear and relatable, likening him to Shakespeare for his eloquent yet accessible language. Following the preface, the text introduces various humorous sketches and letters, such as the "Pugsley Papers," which capture the whimsical adventures and correspondences of ordinary characters, setting a playful tone for the rest of the collection. The beginning exhilarates with lively humor, inviting readers into the delightful world crafted by Hood's imaginative storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hood, Thomas, 1799-1845 |
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| Editor | Broderip, Frances Freeling, 1830-1878 |
| Editor | Hood, Tom, 1835-1874 |
| Title | The Works of Thomas Hood; Vol. 01 (of 11) Comic and Serious, in Prose and Verse, With All the Original Illustrations |
| Credits | Produced by Jane Robins, Reiner Ruf, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | English wit and humor |
| Subject | Humorous poetry, English |
| Subject | English poetry -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 59269 |
| Release Date | Apr 13, 2019 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 340 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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