Thomas Hood Author:Lloyd N. Jeffrey This book traces the career of the nineteenth century English man of Letters Thomas Hood from his earliest literary efforts to his emergence as a major humorist and an acclaimed humanitarian poet. Thomas Hood has been designed primarily for teachers and students, but the author has selected from Hood's works those that are likely to attract all... more » readers who enjoy good poetry and rollicking humor. At the same time specialists will find the book a convenient guide to the study of Hood.« less