Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes and His Works: Being a Brief Biography and Critical Review (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163087220)

""Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes and His Works"" is a book written by James Ball that provides readers with a brief biography and critical review of the life and works of Oliver Wendell Holmes. Holmes was a prominent physician, poet, and essayist who lived in the 19th century and made significant contributions to the literary and medical fields. The book delves into Holmes' early life, education, and career, exploring his achievements in medicine, poetry, and essay writing. It also provides a critical analysis of his most famous works, such as ""The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table"" and ""The Chambered Nautilus."" The author examines Holmes' literary style, themes, and influences, offering insights into the significance of his contributions to American literature and culture. Overall, ""Dr. Oliver Wendell Holmes and His Works"" is a comprehensive and insightful book that sheds light on the life and legacy of one of America's most celebrated writers and thinkers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: James Ball
ISBN-10: 116308722X
ISBN-13: 9781163087220
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 200
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.42d