Publisher Description
The Poetry of Thomas Hood looks at the world through the eyes and mind of a gifted poet to bring you a unique poetic guide to his life.
Thomas Hood was born in London in 1799 and was well-known in the literary society of his time. Many of his works are considered classics and he remains today a highly regarded poet of the Victorian era, described by W.M. Rossetti as "the finest English Poet between the generation of Shelley and the generation of Tennyson." This audiobook brings to life some of his playful, beautiful work.
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About Thomas Hood
Thomas Hood (1799–1845) was a British humorist and
poet. He entered the English literary society as associate editor of London Magazine, and authored many
humorous works on contemporary issues. Known as a humorist, his poetry did not at
first fare well in the public eye, though he eventually found great success in
this capacity. Nine years after his death, a
monument was erected in his memory in the cemetery of Kensal Green.
About the Narrators
Ghizela Rowe has worked in broadcast
television for thirty years on a broad range of programming. Her specialization
is in music. She helps run the Copyright Group, an extensive collection of
master recording rights, and has lent her voice to many audiobooks, including The Poetry of Elizabeth Barrett Browning,
Elizabeth Gaskell: The Short Stories, and The Romantics: An Introduction.
Ghizela Rowe has worked in broadcast
television for thirty years on a broad range of programming. Her specialization
is in music. She helps run the Copyright Group, an extensive collection of
master recording rights, and has lent her voice to many audiobooks, including The Poetry of Elizabeth Barrett Browning,
Elizabeth Gaskell: The Short Stories, and The Romantics: An Introduction.