Griset's Grotesques

Griset's Grotesques: Or Jokes Drawn On Wood, With Rhymes By Tom Hood (1867) is a book that features humorous illustrations created by artist Ernest Griset, accompanied by witty rhymes written by poet Tom Hood. The book contains a collection of woodcuts depicting comical scenes and characters, ranging from animals engaged in human-like activities to exaggerated caricatures of people. Each image is accompanied by a clever rhyme that adds to the humor of the illustration. The book is a delightful example of Victorian-era humor and satire, showcasing the talents of two skilled artists in their respective fields.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.