The Professor at the Breakfast Table with The Story of Iris

""The Professor at the Breakfast Table with The Story of Iris"" is a book written by Oliver Wendell Holmes. It is a collection of two works - the first being ""The Professor at the Breakfast Table"", a novel that follows the musings and observations of a retired professor as he sits at his breakfast table and reflects on life, society, and the world around him. The second work is ""The Story of Iris"", a short story that tells the tale of a young woman named Iris who is forced to choose between her duty to her family and her desire for true love. The novel ""The Professor at the Breakfast Table"" is a witty and insightful commentary on Victorian society, touching on topics such as science, education, religion, and politics. The retired professor's observations are often humorous and satirical, but also offer a deep and thoughtful analysis of the world he sees around him. ""The Story of Iris"" is a poignant and emotional tale of love and sacrifice, exploring the themes of duty, family, and personal fulfillment. The story follows Iris as she navigates the expectations of her family and society, ultimately facing a difficult decision that will determine the course of her life. Overall, ""The Professor at the Breakfast Table with The Story of Iris"" is a captivating and thought-provoking collection of works by Oliver Wendell Holmes, offering both humor and insight into the complexities of Victorian society and the human experience.1859. American author, physician and father of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. He turned from a career as a general practitioner to the academic. He was also a contributor to the Atlantic Monthly (which he named), penning the famous series of Breakfast-table sketches, which are imaginary conversations at a Boston boardinghouse and reflective of Holmes�������s opinions, charm, and wit. The Professor at the Breakfast Table is a sequel to Holmes������� The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table, a series of light and genial essays full of fancy and humor. The Professor is written somewhat in the manner of Sterne, yet without much artifice. The story of Iris is an interwoven thread of gold. The poems in this book are inferior to those of the Autocrat, but Holmes shows a gift for drawing real characters. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.