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The Poet At The Breakfast Table (1902)

The Poet At The Breakfast Table (1902)

Oliver Wendell Holmes

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104663889
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The Poet At The Breakfast Table is a collection of essays written by Oliver Wendell Holmes and published in 1902. The book is a continuation of the author’s previous work, The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table, and features the same conversational style and witty observations. The essays cover a wide range of topics, including literature, philosophy, science, and society. The author’s musings on life, love, and the human condition are infused with his characteristic humor and insight. The book is a delightful read for anyone interested in the wisdom and wit of one of America’s most beloved writers.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.

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