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Title: Life of Oliver Wendell Holmes
Note: Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Produced by Tor Martin Kristiansen, Ron Stephens, Carol
Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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Summary: "Life of Oliver Wendell Holmes" by E. E. Brown is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and legacy of Oliver Wendell Holmes, a prominent poet, physician, and professor known for his significant contributions to American literature and society. It likely delves into key moments of Holmes's life, including his upbringing, education, professional achievements, and literary works. The opening of the book introduces us to Holmes's ancestry and early life, specifically detailing his birth in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It describes his family background, particularly his father, Rev. Abiel Holmes, and their historic residence which served as a notable site during the Revolutionary War. The text paints a vivid picture of Holmes's childhood, filled with imagination and a sensitive temperament, alongside reflections on the people and environments that influenced his formative years. This introductory chapter sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Holmes's intellectual development and the cultural context in which he thrived. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Brown, E. E. (Emma Elizabeth), 1847-
EBook No.: 37878
Published: Oct 30, 2011
Downloads: 97
Language: English
Subject: Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject: Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Life of Oliver Wendell Holmes
Note: Reading ease score: 60.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Tor Martin Kristiansen, Ron Stephens, Carol
Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
http:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Life of Oliver Wendell Holmes" by E. E. Brown is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life and legacy of Oliver Wendell Holmes, a prominent poet, physician, and professor known for his significant contributions to American literature and society. It likely delves into key moments of Holmes's life, including his upbringing, education, professional achievements, and literary works. The opening of the book introduces us to Holmes's ancestry and early life, specifically detailing his birth in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It describes his family background, particularly his father, Rev. Abiel Holmes, and their historic residence which served as a notable site during the Revolutionary War. The text paints a vivid picture of Holmes's childhood, filled with imagination and a sensitive temperament, alongside reflections on the people and environments that influenced his formative years. This introductory chapter sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Holmes's intellectual development and the cultural context in which he thrived. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Brown, E. E. (Emma Elizabeth), 1847-
EBook No.: 37878
Published: Oct 30, 2011
Downloads: 97
Language: English
Subject: Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography
Subject: Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.