Death-bed

Death-bed

by Thomas Hood

Death-bed by Thomas Hood is a satirical poem that explores the themes of death, mortality, and the human condition. The poem is written in a humorous and ironic tone, and it features a cast of characters who are all facing their own mortality. Hood uses these characters to explore the different ways that people deal with death, and he offers a unique and thought-provoking perspective on the subject.

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Thomas Hood was an English poet, author and humorist, best known for poems such as "The Bridge of Sighs" and "The Song of the Shirt". Hood wrote regularly for The London Magazine, Athenaeum, and Punch...

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