The Works of Thomas Hood; Vol. 02 (of 11) Comic and Serious, in Prose and Verse, With All the Original Illustrations

"The Works of Thomas Hood; Vol. 02 (of 11)" by Thomas Hood is a collection of comedic and serious writings, including prose and verse, published in the late 19th century. This volume showcases Hood's range as a writer, with topics that span from whimsical poetry to satirical essays, often reflecting on social commentary and human experiences. Readers can expect a rich tapestry of humor and insight, delivered through various characters and settings that highlight the absurdities of life. The opening of this volume introduces Hood's unique style through a lively poem titled "The Boy at the Nore," inviting readers to consider the whimsical life of a boy living on the sea. This is followed by "The Run-Over," a humorous anecdote about a coachman sharing an outrageous tale of survival against the odds. The initial chapters set the tone for the collection, blending light-hearted narratives with deeper reflections, promising an engaging reading experience full of wit and artistry that captures both the comic and serious aspects of human nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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. Hood, never robust, had 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 Tennyson. Hood was the father of the playwright and humorist Tom Hood (1835–1874) and the children's writer Frances Freeling Broderip (1830–1878).