Dear bells! How sweet the sound of village bells When on the undulating air they swim!

Dear bells! How sweet the sound of village bells When on the undulating air they swim!

Thomas Hood was a renowned English poet and humorist who lived during the early 19th century. Known for his wit and clever wordplay, Hood often wrote about the beauty of nature and the simple pleasures of life. One of his most famous poems, "The Village Bells," captures the essence of rural life and the joy that can be found in the sound of church bells ringing in the distance.