"The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 05" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of poems that explores themes of friendship, memory, and the changing nature of time through the lens of a college class reunion. The poems open with "Bill and Joe," setting a nostalgic tone as old friends reflect on their youth and aging. Poems such as "A Song of 'Twenty-Nine" celebrate the enduring bonds forged in college, highlighting shared experiences and camaraderie. The overall tone of the volume is reflective, blending both humor and sadness as it considers the past and the lasting impact of youthful friendships.
The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 05 Poems of the Class of '29 (1851-1889)
By Oliver Wendell Holmes
Within this collection, discover heartfelt poems that reveal the strength of friendship and the bittersweet journey of growing old together.
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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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