Griset's Grotesques: Or Jokes Drawn On Wood, With Rhymes By Tom Hood (1867) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437060485)

Griset's Grotesques: Or Jokes Drawn On Wood, With Rhymes By Tom Hood (1867) is a collection of humorous illustrations by the French artist, Ernest Griset, accompanied by witty rhymes written by the English poet, Tom Hood. The book features over 200 woodcut illustrations that depict a variety of comical scenes and characters, from mischievous animals to bumbling humans. Each illustration is paired with a humorous rhyme that adds an extra layer of humor and wit to the already amusing images. The book is a delightful example of Victorian-era humor and showcases the talents of two skilled artists who were known for their ability to make people laugh.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Thomas Hood
ISBN-10: 143706048X
ISBN-13: 9781437060485
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 164
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.35d