Pages from an Old Volume of Life; A Collection of Essays, 1857-1881

Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. (1809–1894) was an esteemed American physician, writer, and polymath, famed for his unique literary contribution to the American canon during the 19th century. As one of the prominent figures of the Fireside Poets, Holmes distinguished himself not only in the medical field but also in literature with his witticisms and versatility in prose and poetry. His profound impact ...