The Wonderful

The Wonderful "One-Hoss-Shay"

By Oliver Wendell Holmes

  • Release Date: 2015-09-07
  • Genre: Fiction & Literature

Description

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. (August 29, 1809 – October 7, 1894) was an American physician, poet, professor, lecturer, and author based in Boston. A member of the Fireside Poets, his peers acclaimed him as one of the best writers of the day. His most famous prose works are the "Breakfast-Table" series, which began with The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table (1858). He was also an important medical reformer. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Holmes was educated at Phillips Academy and Harvard College. After graduating from Harvard in 1829, he briefly studied law before turning to the medical profession. During his life, he wrote many works that remain popular today.
This book is a collection of poems by Oliver Wendell Holmes. Gorgeous style and elegant rhyme makes the work of this author's unique and infinitely beautiful. If you enjoy the works of Oliver Wendell Holmes then we highly recommend this publication for you.