Griset's Grotesques

Griset's Grotesques: Or Jokes Drawn On Wood, With Rhymes By Tom Hood (1867) is a book of humorous illustrations and accompanying rhymes created by Thomas Hood. The book features woodcuts by artist Ernest Griset, depicting a variety of comical scenes and characters, from animals engaged in human activities to exaggerated caricatures of people from different walks of life. Each illustration is accompanied by a witty rhyme written by Hood, adding an extra layer of humor to the already amusing images. The book is a lighthearted and entertaining collection of Victorian-era humor, showcasing the talents of both the artist and the writer.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.