The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 01: Earlier Poems (1830-1836) by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a compilation of poems from the early years of the 1800s that shows the feelings and ideas popular during the Romantic era in America. Poems filled with wit and humor look at nostalgia, love, and life’s beauty through Holmes's careful observations. Within this collection is "Old Ironsides," a poem standing up for the USS Constitution, and "The Last Leaf," uses an old man to show aging and memories. Holmes's poems include nature, personal thoughts, and comments on society, always with a cheerful tone, where melody meets deeper meaning. Overall, this collection displays the author's ability to mix emotion with great humor, making it a fascinating read for those who enjoy poetry.
The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 01: Earlier Poems (1830-1836)
By Oliver Wendell Holmes
Discover heartfelt verses of love and life's beauty that echo from the past, interwoven with wit and a touch of humor showcasing reflections on aging and society.
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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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