"The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 03: Medical Poems", by Oliver Wendell Holmes, is a compilation of poems from the 1800s centered on the world of medicine. This book of poems looks at the medical world, including a reflection on the work and experience of doctors and patients. Highlighted by poems such as, "a" and "b", the book uses humor to examine the relationships between doctors and their patients, while questioning how medicine was practiced during that time. Holmes combines medical jargon with creative language to create a connection with the reader, shedding light on the quirks and issues within health care. Using a positive tone, the poetry collection focuses on the need for compassion and empathy in medicine, giving understanding that still matters today.
The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 03: Medical Poems
By Oliver Wendell Holmes
Discover a collection of witty 19th-century poems that humorously explore the medical field, its challenges, and the interactions between doctors and patients of the time.
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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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