ISBN: 9781143046919

Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr, (1809-1894) was a physician by profession but achieved fame as a writer. He was one of the best regarded American poets of the 19th century. In 1833 Holmes atten… Plus…

Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr, (1809-1894) was a physician by profession but achieved fame as a writer. He was one of the best regarded American poets of the 19th century. In 1833 Holmes attended the famed Ecole de Médecine in Paris. He pursued his medical studies in the Parisian hospital system. He first attained national prominence with his poem Old Ironsides. One of his most popular works was The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table (1857). He was one of the five members of the group known as the Fireside Poets. He contributed poems and essays to the Atlantic Monthly from its inception, and also published novels. Holmes is also known for his writing of several beautiful hymns. In 1846, Holmes coined the word anesthesia. He also developed the popular model of the stereoscope. Amongst his other works are Elsie Venner (1861), The Guardian Angel (1867), The Poet at the Breakfast-Table (1872), John Lothrop Motley: A Memoir (1879), Medical Essays (1883), A Mortal Antipathy: First Opening of the New Portfolio (1885) and Over the Teacups (1891). Books Drama~~General professor-at-the-breakfast-table~~Oliver-Wendell-Holmes Nabu Press<

ISBN: 9781143046919

Paperback, [PU: Nabu Press], This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant ma… Plus…

Paperback, [PU: Nabu Press], This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book., Literary Essays<

2010, ISBN: 1143046919, Lieferbar binnen 4-6 Wochen Frais d'envoiVersandkostenfrei innerhalb der BRD

Internationaler Buchtitel. In englischer Sprache. Verlag: Nabu Press, 342 Seiten, L=189mm, B=246mm, H=18mm, Gew.=612gr, [GR: 25500 - TB/Geschichte], [SW: - History - General History], Ka… Plus…

Internationaler Buchtitel. In englischer Sprache. Verlag: Nabu Press, 342 Seiten, L=189mm, B=246mm, H=18mm, Gew.=612gr, [GR: 25500 - TB/Geschichte], [SW: - History - General History], Kartoniert/Broschiert<

ISBN: 9781143046919

Paperback, [PU: Nabu Press]