"The Professor at the Breakfast-Table" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a series of essays that reads like a lively conversation. Set in a late 19th-century boarding house, the story unfolds around a breakfast table where the Professor and other unique characters explore big ideas about life, how people act, and what's important in the world. The Professor leads the reader through these talks, sharing his clever thoughts on everything from what gives life meaning to the funny habits of the people he lives with, including the unusual Little Boston and the proud Koh-i-noor. Through clever jokes and thoughtful discussions, the book paints a picture of the time period, showing readers what society was like back then and offering a funny look at what makes people tick.
The Professor at the Breakfast-Table
By Oliver Wendell Holmes
At a lively boarding house, a group of captivating characters, led by a witty Professor, debate life's biggest questions over breakfast, revealing the era's societal quirks and the timeless nature of human behavior.
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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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