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“Jasmine is sweet, and has many loves.”

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Book:The Complete Poetical Works of Thomas Hood: With a Biographical Sketch and Notes

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The Complete Poetical Works of Thomas Hood: With a Biographical Sketch and Notes

The book is a comprehensive compilation of Thomas Hood's poetry, featuring a detailed biography of the poet and annotations to provide context and insight into his work. 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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Book:The poetical works of Thomas Hood, ed. by W.M. Rossetti

Source: The poetical works of Thomas Hood, ed. by W.M. Rossetti

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Book:Delphi Complete Poetical Works of Thomas Hood (Illustrated)

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Book:the works of thomas hood

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Book:The poetical works of Thomas Hood, ed. by W.M. Rossetti

Source: The poetical works of Thomas Hood, ed. by W.M. Rossetti

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Book:Delphi Complete Poetical Works of Thomas Hood (Illustrated)

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Book:The Complete Poetical Works of Thomas Hood: With a Biographical Sketch and Notes

Source: The Complete Poetical Works of Thomas Hood: With a Biographical Sketch and Notes

“What is a modern poet's fate? / To write his thoughts upon a slate; / The critic spits on what is done, / Gives it a wipe - and all is gone.”

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Author:Thomas Hood