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Oliver Wendell Holmes

- Poet, Litterateur, Scientist

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""Oliver Wendell Holmes: Poet, Litterateur, Scientist"" is a biography of the famous American writer and physician, Oliver Wendell Holmes. Written by William Sloane Kennedy, this book explores the life and work of Holmes, who was known for his contributions to literature, science, and medicine. The biography delves into Holmes' early life, including his upbringing in Boston and his education at Harvard. It then follows his career as a physician and professor of anatomy, as well as his literary pursuits, including his work as a poet and essayist. The book also explores Holmes' involvement in the Transcendentalist movement, his friendship with Ralph Waldo Emerson, and his role in the development of American literature. It covers his famous works such as ""The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table"" and ""The Professor at the Breakfast Table"". Overall, ""Oliver Wendell Holmes: Poet, Litterateur, Scientist"" provides a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of America's most influential 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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781163719336
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 358
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. September 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 152x229x19 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 476 g.
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Forventet levering: 2. Juli 2024

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""Oliver Wendell Holmes: Poet, Litterateur, Scientist"" is a biography of the famous American writer and physician, Oliver Wendell Holmes. Written by William Sloane Kennedy, this book explores the life and work of Holmes, who was known for his contributions to literature, science, and medicine. The biography delves into Holmes' early life, including his upbringing in Boston and his education at Harvard. It then follows his career as a physician and professor of anatomy, as well as his literary pursuits, including his work as a poet and essayist. The book also explores Holmes' involvement in the Transcendentalist movement, his friendship with Ralph Waldo Emerson, and his role in the development of American literature. It covers his famous works such as ""The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table"" and ""The Professor at the Breakfast Table"". Overall, ""Oliver Wendell Holmes: Poet, Litterateur, Scientist"" provides a comprehensive look at the life and legacy of one of America's most influential 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.

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