Thomas Hood

Thomas Hood (23 May 1799 – 3 May 1845) was a British humorist and poet. His son, Tom Hood, became a well known playwright and editor.

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    “Oh, God! that bread should be so dear,
    And flesh and blood so cheap!”
    —Thomas Hood (1799–1845)

    “I
    Am found.
    O let him
    Scald me and drown
    Me in his world’s wound.
    His lightning answers my
    Cry. My voice burns in his hand.”
    —Dylan Thomas (1914–1953)

    “A certain portion of the human race
    Has certainly a taste for being diddled.”
    —Thomas Hood (1799–1845)