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The Poetical Works Of Oliver Wendell Holmes

The Poetical Works Of Oliver Wendell Holmes

Oliver Wendell Holmes

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Double9 Books LLP
Año de edición:
2026
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Poesía
ISBN:
9789376807062
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The poetical works of Oliver Wendell Holmes Volume 12 brings together a wide range of poems that reflect the breadth of the poet s creative expression and long engagement with verse. The collection combines earlier writings with later additions, revealing a voice shaped by experience, reflection, and observation. Humor appears alongside introspection, creating balance between lightness and thoughtful commentary. Many poems draw from memory and personal experience, while others turn outward to nature and social life, showing how private feeling and shared reality intersect. The tone often feels conversational, inviting readers into moments of reflection on time, growth, and creative purpose. There is an underlying awareness of change, both in personal outlook and artistic development, paired with an acceptance of imperfection as part of creative life. Rather than following a single direction, the volume presents a varied landscape of ideas and emotions, emphasizing poetry as a living record of thought, feeling, and cultural awareness shaped across many stages of life.

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