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Title: The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Complete

Note: Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Complete" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of poetry spanning a significant part of the 19th century. This compilation brings together Holmes's earlier works, additional poems, and various thematic segments, showcasing his skill in blending humor, reflection, and social commentary through verse. The collection serves as a testament to Holmes's literary journey and offers insights into themes of memory, nature, personal experience, and societal observations that resonate across time. The opening of the collection introduces the readers to the author's dedication to his audience and the development of his poetic voice. Holmes reflects upon the passage of time and the evolution of his craft, suggesting an emotional connection to his earlier works while acknowledging their imperfections. He employs a conversational tone in his introduction, inviting the reader to share in his fond recollections and musings about the essence of poetry. This sets the stage for the diverse range of poems that follow, illustrating his experiences and sentiments intertwined with humor and introspection. The reader also encounters references to specific poems while hinting at the themes of love, loss, and the poetic legacy that will unfold throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894

EBook No.: 7400

Published: Sep 30, 2004

Downloads: 131

Language: English

Subject: American poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Complete

Note: Reading ease score: 78.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Complete" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of poetry spanning a significant part of the 19th century. This compilation brings together Holmes's earlier works, additional poems, and various thematic segments, showcasing his skill in blending humor, reflection, and social commentary through verse. The collection serves as a testament to Holmes's literary journey and offers insights into themes of memory, nature, personal experience, and societal observations that resonate across time. The opening of the collection introduces the readers to the author's dedication to his audience and the development of his poetic voice. Holmes reflects upon the passage of time and the evolution of his craft, suggesting an emotional connection to his earlier works while acknowledging their imperfections. He employs a conversational tone in his introduction, inviting the reader to share in his fond recollections and musings about the essence of poetry. This sets the stage for the diverse range of poems that follow, illustrating his experiences and sentiments intertwined with humor and introspection. The reader also encounters references to specific poems while hinting at the themes of love, loss, and the poetic legacy that will unfold throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894

EBook No.: 7400

Published: Sep 30, 2004

Downloads: 131

Language: English

Subject: American poetry

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.