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  • Elsie Venner

    by Oliver Wendell Holmes ...
    The story is set in the fictional New England town of Rockland during the mid-19th century and revolves around the character of Elsie Venner. Elsie is a young woman who, from birth, has been marked by a mysterious and unsettling condition. She is believed to have inherited a trait from her father, who was bitten by a snake before her conception. As a result, Elsie exhibits strange and sometimes ... Read more

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  • A Mortal Antipathy

    by Oliver Wendell Holmes ...
    The story of "A Mortal Antipathy" centers around the character of Maurice Kirkwood, a successful and accomplished young man. However, Maurice harbors a deep-seated aversion to a woman named Elsie Venner, which he cannot explain. This intense antipathy colors his interactions with Elsie and significantly affects his emotional life.The novel delves into the psychological and emotional complexities ... Read more

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  • The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Complete

    Enriched edition. Exploring Wit and Wisdom in 19th-Century America

    by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Garrett Holland ...
    The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes '— Complete is a comprehensive anthology that captures the essence of Holmes's literary genius, showcasing his masterful command of language and form. Known for his vibrant imagery and keen observation of human experience, Holmes's poetry navigates diverse themes, including the beauty of nature, the passage of time, and reflections on life and death. His ... Read more

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  • The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table

    by Oliver Wendell Holmes ...
    Essays inspired by the renowned nineteenth-century writer's time at a Boston boardinghouse.These philosophical essays, enlivened by a number of poems, draw upon Oliver Wendell Holmes's time spent as a young man at the table with his fellow boarders—the professor, the divinity student, and the schoolmistress, as well as the landlady—in the thriving cultural hub of Boston. First published in the ... Read more

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  • The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table

    by Oliver Wendell Holmes ...
    In "The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table," Oliver Wendell Holmes presents a delightful series of essays that unfold in the conversational setting of a breakfast table, where the eponymous Autocrat shares his reflections and insights on a wide range of topics, from philosophy to social issues. The literary style is characterized by its conversational tone, blending humor with earnest observation, ... Read more

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  • The Selected Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

    by Oliver Wendell Holmes ...
    The interruption referred to in the first sentence of the first of these papers was just a quarter of a century in duration. Two articles entitled "The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table" will be found in the "New England Magazine," formerly published in Boston by J. T. and E. Buckingham. The date of the first of these articles is November 1831, and that of the second February 1832. When "The ... Read more

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  • The Common Law

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    by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Quinn Theodore ...
    In "The Common Law," Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. presents a rigorous exploration of legal principles, emphasizing the dynamic nature of law as a reflection of societal evolution. Written in a concise yet eloquent style, Holmes weaves together historical context, philosophical underpinnings, and practical applications of common law. His approach is marked by clarity and intellectual depth, ... Read more

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  • The Path of the Law

    by Oliver Wendell Holmes ...
    10 HARVARD LAW REVIEW 457 (1897) When we study law we are not studying a mystery but a well-known profession. We are studying what we shall want in order to appear before judges, or to advise people in such a way as to keep them out of court. The reason why it is a profession, why people will pay lawyers to argue for them or to advise them, is that in societies like ours the command of the public ... Read more

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  • The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Complete

    Enriched edition.

    by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Quinn Theodore ...
    In "The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Complete," the esteemed 19th-century American poet, essayist, and physician presents an extensive compilation of his poetic oeuvre, melding wit, observation, and profound philosophical reflection. Holmes showcases a diverse literary style that navigates the realms of lyricism, narrative poetry, and light verse, often imbued with a distinct New ... Read more

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  • The Common Law

    by Oliver Wendell Holmes ...
    First published in 1881 from Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr.'s Lowell Institute lectures, The Common Law remains one of the most influential works in American jurisprudence.Holmes traces the historical evolution of legal principles across torts, property, contracts, and criminal liability, showing how doctrine develops not from abstract logic alone but from the practical pressures of each era.The book ... Read more

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  • Medical Essays, 1842-1882

    by Oliver Wendell Holmes ...
    The character of the opposition which some of these papers have met with suggests the inference that they contain really important, but unwelcome truths. Negatives multiplied into each other change their sign and become positives. Hostile criticisms meeting together are often equivalent to praise, and the square of fault-finding turns out to be the same thing as eulogy. But a writer has rarely so ... Read more

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  • Medical Essays 1842-1882

    by Oliver Wendell Holmes ...
    The essays cover a range of topics, including the advancement of medical science, the role of prevention in public health, and the social conditions that impact health. Holmes discusses subjects such as disease, the importance of medical education, and the development of new medical practices during a time of great change in the healthcare field. His insights showcase the intersection of ... Read more

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