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The ’breakfast Table’ Series. the Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table. the Professor at the Breakfast-Table. the Poet at the Breakfast-Table; Volume 4

The ’breakfast Table’ Series. the Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table. the Professor at the Breakfast-Table. the Poet at the Breakfast-Table; Volume 4

Oliver Wendell Holmes

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Legare Street Press
Año de edición:
2023
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Ensayos literarios
ISBN:
9781019660249
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In this delightful series of essays, Oliver Wendell Holmes takes readers on a journey through the world of literature, science, and philosophy, offering insights and observations that are as relevant today as they were when they were first written. From the witty and irreverent ’Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table’ to the introspective and contemplative ’Poet at the Breakfast-Table,’ this series is a must-read for anyone interested in the art of conversation and the power of the written word.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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