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“How widely its agencies vary,- To save, to ruin, to curse, to bless,- As even its minted coins express, Now stamp'd with the image of Good Queen Bess, And now of a Bloody Mary.”

Quote by Thomas Hood

Book:The Comic Poems of Thomas Hood

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The Comic Poems of Thomas Hood

This book features a selection of Thomas Hood's works, showcasing his wit and humor through various comic and satirical themes, reflecting the social and cultural context of his time. more

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Thomas Hood, born on May 17, 1799, and died on May 3, 1845, was a prominent British poet. Known for his humor and satire, he is best remembered for his poem 'I Lost My Love'. more

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