"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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Add this copy of The Poet at the Breakfast Table to cart. $5.62, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2014 by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform.
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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+.
Add this copy of The Poet at the Breakfast-Table to cart. $13.81, good condition, Sold by John C. Newland rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cheltenham, Glos., UNITED KINGDOM, published 1885 by William Paterson.
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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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Add this copy of The Poet at the Breakfast-Table: the Works of Oliver to cart. $18.00, good condition, Sold by Between the Covers-Rare Books rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Gloucester City, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 1895 by Routledge.
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Good. Good hardcover. Pages light brown. Clean text. Edges of blue cover rubbed. Chipping on edges of spine. Rubbing to spine. Top edges of pages Gold gilt. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
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