Over the Teacups

Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. (August 29, 1809 – October 7, 1894) was an eminent American physician, poet, and polymath based in Boston. A member of the Fireside Poets, his peers revered him for his wit and intellectual insights. Holmes often engaged in the realms of anthologies, biographies, lectures, and essays, to name a few. His literary prowess is showcased in his 1891 work 'Over the Teacups', w...