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100 1 _aHood, Thomas,
_d1799-1845
245 1 4 _aThe Comic Poems of Thomas Hood :
_bA New and Complete Edition
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2018
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2018-03-09
508 _aProduced 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.)
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aEnglish wit and humor
653 _aEnglish poetry -- 19th century
700 1 _aHood, Tom,
_d1835-1874
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/56712
999 _c97543
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