"The Poet at the Breakfast Table" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a unique blend of poetry and social commentary, framed around a series of reflective and engaging conversations that take place at a breakfast table. The book serves as a platform for Holmes to explore a range of philosophical and social issues with a blend of humor and intellectual discussion. The narrative is presented through a series of dialogues and character sketches that reflect on various aspects of human nature and life reflections. The setting-a ...
Read More
"The Poet at the Breakfast Table" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a unique blend of poetry and social commentary, framed around a series of reflective and engaging conversations that take place at a breakfast table. The book serves as a platform for Holmes to explore a range of philosophical and social issues with a blend of humor and intellectual discussion. The narrative is presented through a series of dialogues and character sketches that reflect on various aspects of human nature and life reflections. The setting-a breakfast table-serves as a metaphorical space for cultural observations and personal anecdotes, where characters engage in deep yet accessible conversations about morality, education, and literary critique. Holmes's Victorian era perspective provides a backdrop for exploring the social issues of the time, using a literary style that combines wit with thoughtful analysis. The book offers wisdom and philosophical insights through a conversational approach, making it both an intellectual and enjoyable read. Overall, "The Poet at the Breakfast Table" is a reflective work that uses a simple, everyday setting to delve into profound themes of life and society, offering readers both entertainment and intellectual stimulation.
Read Less
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Used-Good. Good hardback. Undated; gift inscription on front free endpaper verso dated 1892. Front hinge partially cracked but binding tight. Light foxing on page edges. Blue-black cloth with gilt lettering on spine.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very Good. Hardcover. Clean copy in green cloth covers with gilt title to spine. Covers showing some light shelf wear. Previous owner's name to title page. Remains a very good copy.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT SHIP TO DENMARK. New Book. Shipped from UK in 4 to 14 days. Established seller since 2000. Please note we cannot offer an expedited shipping service from the UK.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Rougly cut page edges. Hardback, Ex-Library, with usual stamps markings, in good all-round condition, no dust jacket, 320pages. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. No dust jacket. 8vo with green cloth binding and gilt lettering on the spine as well as a gilt symbol on the front board. The book is internally clean. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 750grams, ISBN: