The Professor At The Breakfast Table: Selections (1886)

By Oliver Wendell Holmes and Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.

Book Overview

""The Professor At The Breakfast Table: Selections (1886)"" is a collection of essays and musings by Oliver Wendell Holmes, originally published in 1859. The book is written in the form of a diary, with Holmes reflecting on a variety of topics, including science, literature, philosophy, and everyday life. The essays are humorous and insightful, with Holmes's wit and wisdom shining through in each piece. The book offers a glimpse into the mind of one of America's most beloved writers and thinkers, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American literature and thought.With An Introduction.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: 1120918685
• ISBN13: 9781120918680
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"