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Title: The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 03: Medical Poems

Note: Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 03: Medical Poems by Holmes" is a collection of poetry authored by Oliver Wendell Holmes, written during the mid-to-late 19th century. This volume contains a series of medical-themed poems that reflect Holmes's keen observations and reflections on the medical profession and its practices. The book primarily discusses topics related to medicine, health, and the experiences of both doctors and patients. The poems in this collection include notable works such as "The Morning Visit," "The Stethoscope Song," and "Rip Van Winkle, M. D." Each piece employs humor and wit to explore the dynamics of health care, showcasing the interactions between physicians and their patients while also critiquing medical practices of the time. Holmes cleverly blends medical terminology with poetic language to engage readers, illustrating the challenges and eccentricities of the medical field. With a light-hearted tone, the collection ultimately emphasizes the importance of kindness and understanding in the practice of medicine, providing insights that resonate even today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894

EBook No.: 7390

Published: Sep 30, 2004

Downloads: 122

Language: English

Subject: American poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 03: Medical Poems

Note: Reading ease score: 70.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 03: Medical Poems by Holmes" is a collection of poetry authored by Oliver Wendell Holmes, written during the mid-to-late 19th century. This volume contains a series of medical-themed poems that reflect Holmes's keen observations and reflections on the medical profession and its practices. The book primarily discusses topics related to medicine, health, and the experiences of both doctors and patients. The poems in this collection include notable works such as "The Morning Visit," "The Stethoscope Song," and "Rip Van Winkle, M. D." Each piece employs humor and wit to explore the dynamics of health care, showcasing the interactions between physicians and their patients while also critiquing medical practices of the time. Holmes cleverly blends medical terminology with poetic language to engage readers, illustrating the challenges and eccentricities of the medical field. With a light-hearted tone, the collection ultimately emphasizes the importance of kindness and understanding in the practice of medicine, providing insights that resonate even today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894

EBook No.: 7390

Published: Sep 30, 2004

Downloads: 122

Language: English

Subject: American poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.