Two Tales From Thomas Hood

Thomas Hood (May 23, 1799-May 3, 1845) was an English poet, author and humorist. Hood wrote regularly for the magazines, The London Magazine, Athenaeum, and Punch. He later published a magazine largely consisting of his own works. Hood, never robust, lapsed into invalidism by the age of 41, and died at the age of 45. The following includes Hood's short stories: “The Widow of Galicia” and “The Golden Cup”, and “The Dish of Silver”.