Portrait of Oliver Wendell Holmes

Oliver Wendell Holmes

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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John Lothrop Motley, A Memoir — Complete

"A Memoir — Complete" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a comprehensive biographical account written in the mid-19th century. The memoir centers on John Lot...

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The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 12 Verses from the Oldest Portfolio

"The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 12" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century, specifi...

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The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 10: Before the Curfew

"The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 10: Before the Curfew" is a collection of poems written by Oliver Wendell Holmes, a prominent Am...

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The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 07: Songs of Many Seasons

"Songs of Many Seasons" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of poetry written in the mid-19th century. This volume captures the rich tapestry of ...

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The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 05 Poems of the Class of '29 (1851-1889)

"The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 05" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of poems written during the mid to late 19th centur...

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

"The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 03: Medical Poems by Holmes" is a collection of poetry authored by Oliver Wendell Holmes, writte...

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John Lothrop Motley. a memoir — Volume 1

"John Lothrop Motley: A Memoir — Volume 1" by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. is a biographical memoir characterized by its detailed examination of the lif...

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The Poet at the Breakfast-Table

"The Poet at the Breakfast-Table" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of essays written during the late 19th century. This work serves as the thi...

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The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 11 Poems from the Teacups Series

"The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 11" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of poetry published during the late 19th century, r...

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The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 09 The Iron Gate and Other Poems

"The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 09" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of poems written during the late 19th century. This...

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The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 06 Poems from the Breakfast Table Series

"The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 06" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of poetry likely written during the mid to late 19t...

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The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 04: Songs in Many Keys

"The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 04: Songs in Many Keys" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of poems written during the mid...

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The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 02 Additional Poems (1837-1848)

"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 centu...

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Pages from an Old Volume of Life; A Collection of Essays, 1857-1881

"Pages from an Old Volume of Life; A Collection of Essays, 1857-1881" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of essays written during the mid-19th c...

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A Mortal Antipathy

"A Mortal Antipathy" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a novel that likely originated in the late 19th century. The narrative explores the peculiar phenomen...

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Elsie Venner

"Elsie Venner" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a novel written in the mid-19th century that intertwines romance with elements of scientific inquiry. The s...

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Ralph Waldo Emerson

"Ralph Waldo Emerson" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a biographical account written in the late 19th century. This work focuses on the life and influence...

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Quotes and Images From the Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

"Quotes and Images From the Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr." by Holmes is a collection of various quotes and reflections from the esteemed physici...

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The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 08 Bunker Hill and Other Poems

"The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 08" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of poetry produced in the late 19th century, specif...

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Our Hundred Days in Europe

"Our Hundred Days in Europe" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a travel memoir detailing the author’s experiences during a trip to Europe, written in the la...

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