The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 06 by Oliver Wendell Holmes
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"The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 06" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of poetry likely written during the mid to late 19th century. This volume showcases a wide range of themes and styles, reflecting on human emotions, nature, and societal observations, through a myriad of verses that celebrate beauty and introspection. The opening portion of the collection presents a variety of poems, each with distinct subjects and
sentiments. For instance, "The Chambered Nautilus" uses the metaphor of a sea creature to explore ideas of growth and the passage of time, urging the reader to build "more stately mansions" for their souls. Other poems such as "Sun and Shadow" juxtapose light and darkness, reflecting on life's dualities. The writings exhibit Holmes's signature wit and cleverness, as seen in "The Deacon's Masterpiece," which humorously narrates the story of a logically built carriage, embracing both a moral and a whimsical storytelling approach. Overall, the beginning of this volume engages readers with rich imagery and thoughtful reflections, inviting them into Holmes's world of poetic exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894 |
|---|---|
| Title |
The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 06 Poems from the Breakfast Table Series |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American poetry |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 7393 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-07393-4 |
| Release Date | Sep 30, 2004 |
| Last Update | Sep 13, 2026 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 559 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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