The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table

Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. (August 29, 1809 – October 7, 1894) was an illustrious American polymath who carved a unique niche in the annals of American literature during the 19th century. A man of varied talents, he was not only an esteemed author but also a physician, poet, and educator. Holmes's literary fame is primarily attributed to his cleverly crafted series of essays compiled in 'The Autocr...