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The Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes: An Index of the Project Gutenberg Editions

By Oliver Wendell Holmes

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Explore a collection of writings filled with societal reflections, medical insights, and philosophical debates from a prominent 19th-century physician and poet.

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2009-05-10
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"The Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes: An Index of the Project Gutenberg Editions" by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. gives readers a detailed look into the writings of this 19th-century physician and poet. This book acts as a guide to Holmes's essays, novels, and memoirs, which touch on society, philosophy, and medicine, giving readers a view into the 19th century. It provides summaries of important works from Holmes, like "The Autocrat at the Breakfast Table," "Elsie Venner," and "Medical Essays," offering a mix of stories and thoughtful essays. Holmes looks at topics connected with medicine, being human, and what society expects, inviting readers to think about science, art, and the tricky parts of human life.

About the Author

Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. was an American physician, poet, and polymath based in Boston. Grouped among the fireside poets, he was acclaimed by his peers as one of the best writers of the day. His most famous prose works are the "Breakfast-Table" series, which began with The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table (1858). He was also an important medical reformer. In addition to his work as an author and poet, Holmes also served as a physician, professor, lecturer, inventor, and, although he never practiced it, he received formal training in law.

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