"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 ...
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"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.
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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.
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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:
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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:
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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. Foxing. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
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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. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 400grams, ISBN:
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Author Photo in Front. Near Fine. 5 x 7" A solid copy in red cloth with gilt lettering on spine; book is not dated but probably published early 1900s; ----------SATISFACTION GUARANTEED---------FAST, COURTEOUS SERVICE------ALL DUSTJACKETS ARE COVERED WITH NEW CLEAR MYLAR PROTECTOR-----
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A. Pearse. pp. 380. 12mo. Bound in red leather with top edge gilt and gilt lettering to spine. Contains black and white illustrations. Edgewear, ink name to first blank page; good+.
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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.
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Very Good. Issued Without a Dust Jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. Early edition but not a first. The first edition was published in 1872; this edition in 1876. Green cloth with some fraying of the lower right tip. Bit of rubbing to the boards. Gilt is bright. Previous owner's label from 1881 on front paste down.
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Good. Exact Pub date uncertain. Circa late 19th to early 20th century. Green Leather covers, Gilt lettering and decoration on spine. Moderate wear. Binding starting to loosen, pages age toned. Pictures available upon request.