A Parody on "Mary's Ghost;" or, The Doctors and Body-snatchers.: A Pathetic Tale, With Numerous Additions.: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
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A Parody on "Mary's Ghost;" or, The Doctors and Body-snatchers.: A Pathetic Tale, With Numerous Additions. is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Hood, Thomas (1799–1845).
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"A Parody on 'Mary's Ghost;' or, The Doctors and Body-snatchers" by Thomas Hood is a humorous poem written during the early 19th century. This work satirizes themes of death and body-snatching prevalent in the era, particularly reflecting on the grave-robbing activities that were notorious at the time. As a parody, it draws inspiration from the popular ballad "Mary's Ghost," playing with the conventions of ghostly tales and societal anxieties regarding the treatment of the dead. In the poem, the ghost of Mary visits her lover, William, to lament her fate after being disturbed from her grave by body-snatchers. Throughout the verses, she humorously recounts her dismemberment and the fate of her various body parts, which have been sent to different doctors and medical schools. The macabre yet comical tone captures the absurdity of the body-snatching trade and raises questions about mortality and the ethics of medical practices. Despite its humorous elements, the poem reflects deeper societal concerns of the time regarding death and the respect owed to the deceased. Ultimately, it serves as a witty commentary on both love and the exploitation faced in the name of scientific progress.
Book and edition facts
- Title: A Parody on "Mary's Ghost;" or, The Doctors and Body-snatchers.: A Pathetic Tale, With Numerous Additions.
- Author credits: Hood, Thomas (1799–1845)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Body snatching -- Poetry
- Ghosts -- Poetry
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Humour
- Category: Poetry
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