The Poet At The Breakfast Table (1902) - Oliver Wendell Holmes - Bog

The Poet At The Breakfast Table is a collection of essays written by Oliver Wendell Holmes, an American physician, poet, and essayist. The book was first published in 1902 and is considered one of Holmes' most popular works. The essays in the book are written in a conversational style and cover a wide range of topics, including literature, science, philosophy, and social issues. Holmes discusses his thoughts on life, death, religion, and the human condition. He also reflects on his own experiences and shares anecdotes from his personal life.The title of the book comes from the fact that Holmes wrote many of the essays while sitting at his breakfast table. He believed that this was the best time of day to reflect on his thoughts and ideas.Overall, The Poet At The Breakfast Table is a thought-provoking and insightful collection of essays that offers a glimpse into the mind of one of America's most celebrated writers. It is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, philosophy, and the human experience.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.