The Poetical Works Of Thomas Hood: With Memoir, Explanatory Notes, &C.
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Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Few voices from the Victorian era capture the full spectrum of human experience — from riotous comedy to heartbreaking social protest — with the dexterity of Thomas Hood. The Poetical Works of Thomas Hood, presented in the distinguished Albion Edition by Frederick Warne and Co., collects the celebrated poet's complete verse, accompanied by a detailed memoir and explanatory notes that illuminate the life and literary craft of one of the nineteenth century's most beloved wordsmiths. Hood's range is extraordinary: his comic verse, including the immortal Miss Kilmansegg and Her Precious Leg, crackles with wit and wordplay, while his socially conscious works, such as The Song of the Shirt, deliver a devastating indictment of industrial-era poverty with unflinching moral clarity. This authoritative edition stands as an essential testament to Hood's enduring significance, bridging the gap between the Romantic tradition and the reformist spirit of the Victorian age. His mastery of the pun, the elegy, and the satirical ballad places him in rare company among his contemporaries, and the accompanying memoir grants modern readers invaluable insight into the turbulent personal circumstances that shaped his remarkable output. For anyone seeking to understand the full breadth of nineteenth-century English poetry — its laughter, its grief, and its conscience — this collection presents an irresistible and deeply rewarding journey.
Author: Thomas Hood
Format: Hardback
Published: 1890, Frederick Warne and Co.
Genre: Poetry
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Good
Few voices from the Victorian era capture the full spectrum of human experience — from riotous comedy to heartbreaking social protest — with the dexterity of Thomas Hood. The Poetical Works of Thomas Hood, presented in the distinguished Albion Edition by Frederick Warne and Co., collects the celebrated poet's complete verse, accompanied by a detailed memoir and explanatory notes that illuminate the life and literary craft of one of the nineteenth century's most beloved wordsmiths. Hood's range is extraordinary: his comic verse, including the immortal Miss Kilmansegg and Her Precious Leg, crackles with wit and wordplay, while his socially conscious works, such as The Song of the Shirt, deliver a devastating indictment of industrial-era poverty with unflinching moral clarity. This authoritative edition stands as an essential testament to Hood's enduring significance, bridging the gap between the Romantic tradition and the reformist spirit of the Victorian age. His mastery of the pun, the elegy, and the satirical ballad places him in rare company among his contemporaries, and the accompanying memoir grants modern readers invaluable insight into the turbulent personal circumstances that shaped his remarkable output. For anyone seeking to understand the full breadth of nineteenth-century English poetry — its laughter, its grief, and its conscience — this collection presents an irresistible and deeply rewarding journey.