The Poet at the Breakfast-Table by Oliver Wendell Holmes
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| Author | Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894 |
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| Title | The Poet at the Breakfast-Table |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "The Poet at the Breakfast-Table" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of essays written during the late 19th century. This work serves as the third installment in a series of reflections born from conversations at a boarding house table, featuring a mix of characters who represent various facets of intellectual life and society. Through a blend of humor and keen observation, the narrative delves into themes such as the nature of thought, communication, and the evolving landscape of knowledge and specialization in modern life. At the start of the narrative, the protagonist reflects on the nature of self-interviewing as a means to unearth one's thoughts, drawing comparisons to the act of rummaging through a library of ideas stored in one's mind. The initial exchanges at the breakfast table introduce an array of characters, including the "Member of the Haouse," a whimsical political figure, and the "Scarabaeist," a dedicated entomologist, who exemplifies the trend of specialization in knowledge. Holmes's writing captures the playful banter and insightful commentary exchanged among the boarders, setting the tone for a series of introspective discussions about identity, societal roles, and the human experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Poetry |
| Subject | American fiction -- 19th century |
| Subject | Conversation -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2666 |
| Release Date | Sep 29, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 380 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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