The Breakfast-Table Series: The Autocrat Of The Breakfast-Table, The Professor At The Breakfast- Table; The Poet At The Breakfast-Table

By Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.

Book Overview

The Breakfast-Table Series is a collection of three books written by Oliver Wendell Holmes, titled The Autocrat Of The Breakfast-Table, The Professor At The Breakfast-Table, and The Poet At The Breakfast-Table. The books are written in the form of a series of essays, each of which takes place at a breakfast table where the narrator, who is also the main character, engages in conversations with various guests.In The Autocrat Of The Breakfast-Table, the narrator is a physician who shares his observations and reflections on life, love, and the human condition with his fellow diners. The book is a witty and insightful commentary on the society of the time, and the narrator's musings cover a wide range of topics, from philosophy and morality to literature and science.In The Professor At The Breakfast-Table, the narrator is a retired professor who continues to engage in intellectual discussions with his guests. The book explores themes of education, learning, and the role of the university in society, and the narrator's conversations with his guests are often humorous and thought-provoking.In The Poet At The Breakfast-Table, the narrator is a poet who shares his thoughts on art, beauty, and creativity with his fellow diners. The book is a celebration of poetry and the poetic imagination, and the narrator's conversations with his guests are filled with lyrical language and vivid imagery.Overall, The Breakfast-Table Series is a charming and insightful collection of essays that offer a window into the intellectual and cultural life of the 19th century. Holmes' writing is marked by his wit, humor, and erudition, and his books remain a popular and influential work of American literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1430496428
• ISBN13: 9781430496427
• Release Date: January 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 604 Pages
• Weight: 1.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"