Project Gutenberg 2004-09-30 Public domain in the USA. 122 Holmes, Oliver Wendell 1809 1894 The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 02 Additional Poems (1837-1848) Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. Produced by David Widger "The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 02" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of poetry written during the mid to late 19th century, specifically capturing the sentiments and ideologies of a rapidly changing America. The works blend historical themes, personal reflections, and social commentary, reflecting Holmes' engagement with topics such as national identity, historical events, and the human experience. In this volume, readers will find a diverse range of poems that showcase Holmes' wit and lyrical prowess. Notable pieces include "The Pilgrim's Vision," which celebrates the resilience of early American settlers, and "Lexington," a poignant meditation on the Revolutionary War. The collection also features lighter works, such as "On Lending a Punch-Bowl," which nostalgically recounts the conviviality of past gatherings. Through vivid imagery and varying tones, Holmes captures the essence of American life, cleverly fusing humor and gravity, making the collection both entertaining and thought-provoking. Each poem invites readers to reflect on themes of memory, identity, and the passage of time, revealing Holmes' deep appreciation for the cultural and historical significance of his era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en American poetry PS Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 141099 141040 2024-11-03T13:07:47.754090 2023-10-04T04:00:56.548877 text/html text/html 141092 141033 2024-11-03T13:07:48.008068 2023-10-04T04:00:56.721893 text/html text/html 153196 2024-11-03T13:07:56.278173 application/epub+zip 153115 2024-11-03T13:07:51.855059 application/epub+zip 116416 2024-11-03T13:07:50.467026 application/epub+zip 369111 2024-11-03T13:07:58.705063 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 352996 2024-11-03T13:07:55.175063 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 144793 2022-09-04T05:48:45.620819 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 114535 114528 2024-11-03T13:07:47.457152 2023-10-04T04:00:56.345881 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 114434 2020-12-30T12:43:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 48799 2020-12-30T12:43:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18798 2024-11-03T13:07:58.833986 application/rdf+xml 23603 2024-11-03T13:07:51.032038 image/jpeg 4908 2024-11-03T13:07:50.752026 image/jpeg 151645 2024-11-03T13:07:48.021109 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia