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)

    “Disdainfulness
    I have again;”
    —Sir Thomas Wyatt (1503?–1542)

    “O, Nelly Gray! O, Nelly Gray!
    Is this your love so warm?
    The love that loves a scarlet coat
    Should be more uniform!”
    —Thomas Hood (1799–1845)