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The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes

The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes

Holmes, Oliver Wendell

Hardcover

General PoetryGeneral World History

ISBN10: 054802023X
ISBN13: 9780548020234
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jul 25 2007
Pages: 468
Weight: 1.88
Height: 1.19 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of poems written by the American poet, essayist, and physician Oliver Wendell Holmes. The book contains a wide variety of poems, including humorous and satirical pieces, as well as more serious and reflective works. Many of the poems deal with themes such as love, nature, and the passing of time, and are characterized by their vivid imagery and lyrical language. Holmes is known for his ability to blend humor and pathos in his poetry, and this collection showcases his talent for both. The book is a must-read for fans of American literature and poetry, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of America's most beloved poets.1858. With illustrations. A collection of verse from the American author, physician and father of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. He turned from a career as a general practitioner to the academic. He was also a contributor to the Atlantic Monthly (which he named), penning the famous series of Breakfast-table sketches, which are imaginary conversations at a Boston boardinghouse and reflective of Holmes�������s opinions, charm, and wit. He began writing poetry when he was attending college at Cambridge. His first important poem, Old Ironsides, was a protest against the scrapping of the fighting ship Constitution, and is included in this volume. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.

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