"Complete Project Gutenberg Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr." by Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. is an assembly of writings from the 1800s, blending thoughtful literary pieces with his medical expertise that showcases the author’s cleverness as he looks at society, literature, and what it means to be human through relatable talks. Stories such as “The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table,” set in a boarding house, feature the “Autocrat” guiding readers through discussions that show how important conversation is to our thoughts and ideas. The anthology examines intelligence, society, and friendships, focusing the ups and downs of discussions and how shared ideas shape the world.
Complete Project Gutenberg Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. Works
By Oliver Wendell Holmes
Step into lively conversations and clever observations as a thoughtful guide navigates society, literature, and the human experience.
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About the AuthorOliver Wendell Holmes Sr. was an American physician, poet, and polymath based in Boston. Grouped among the fireside poets, he was acclaimed by his peers as one of the best writers of the day. His most famous prose works are the "Breakfast-Table" series, which began with The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table (1858). He was also an important medical reformer. In addition to his work as an author and poet, Holmes also served as a physician, professor, lecturer, inventor, and, although he never practiced it, he received formal training in law.
Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. was an American physician, poet, and polymath based in Boston. Grouped among the fireside poets, he was acclaimed by his peers as one of the best writers of the day. His most famous prose works are the "Breakfast-Table" series, which began with The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table (1858). He was also an important medical reformer. In addition to his work as an author and poet, Holmes also served as a physician, professor, lecturer, inventor, and, although he never practiced it, he received formal training in law.
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