Project Gutenberg 2004-09-30 Public domain in the USA. 73 Holmes, Oliver Wendell 1809 1894 The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 12 Verses from the Oldest Portfolio Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Produced by David Widger "The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 12" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century, specifically within the context of the Victorian era. The volume showcases Holmes' range as a poet, exploring themes that blend nature, love, humor, and social commentary, all characterized by his distinctive wit and eloquence. This work represents his broader contribution to American literature, reflecting the cultural and intellectual currents of his time. The contents of the volume include a series of poems that vary in style and subject matter, offering insight into the poet's artistry and philosophical musings. Holmes captures whimsical and serious themes alike, evident in pieces like "The Spectre Pig," which combines dark humor with moral reflections, and "To a Caged Lion," where the poet expresses empathy towards a majestic creature constrained by human intervention. Other notable poems explore love, nature, and identity, each imbued with both lyrical beauty and intellectual depth. Through these verses, Holmes invites readers into a thoughtful dialogue about existence, the interplay of the natural world, and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en American poetry PS Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 83372 83314 2024-10-03T13:16:04.231683 2023-10-04T04:02:11.925017 text/html text/html 83365 83307 2024-10-03T13:16:04.688687 2023-10-04T04:02:12.075020 text/html text/html 128449 2024-10-03T13:16:11.983661 application/epub+zip 127257 2024-10-03T13:16:08.660682 application/epub+zip 91604 2024-10-03T13:16:07.210680 application/epub+zip 342357 2024-10-03T13:16:14.150705 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 318875 2024-10-03T13:16:11.060640 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 110936 2022-09-04T05:50:39.026748 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 62987 62980 2024-10-03T13:16:03.945734 2023-10-04T04:02:11.754009 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 62895 2020-12-30T12:44:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 25932 2020-12-30T12:44:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18629 2024-10-03T13:16:14.293636 application/rdf+xml 23687 2024-10-03T13:16:07.806655 image/jpeg 4911 2024-10-03T13:16:07.484682 image/jpeg 126658 2024-10-03T13:16:04.696687 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