Project Gutenberg 2004-09-29 Public domain in the USA. 380 Holmes, Oliver Wendell 1809 1894 Over the Teacups Produced by David Widger "Over the Teacups" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of essays presented in a conversational format, likely written in the late 19th century. The work serves as a reflection on various topics of life, culture, and the author’s personal experiences as he engages a diverse group of characters around a metaphorical tea table. Holmes’s writing combines humor and wit with deep philosophical insights, indicating an exploration of relationships, memories, and the passage of time. The opening of the work introduces the author’s intent to return to a series of conversations that had begun some time earlier, revealing a sense of nostalgia and a desire to connect with his readers. Holmes discusses the nature of conversation over tea versus coffee, expressing a preference for the informal and relaxed setting the tea table provides, where ideas can flow freely and organically. As he lays out the context for his writings, he introduces various characters in his circle, hinting at potential interactions and discussions that will unfold throughout the collection. This introductory section sets the stage for an exploration of themes such as the influence of aging, the significance of memory, and the social dynamics present in a shared community, making it both engaging and thought-provoking for readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en American wit and humor Literature, Modern PS Text Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature 601245 2025-08-02T03:57:12.129795 text/html 610200 2021-01-27T13:42:44 text/html 299433 2025-08-02T03:57:20.226771 application/epub+zip 309876 2025-08-02T03:57:14.900778 application/epub+zip 304560 2025-08-02T03:57:13.629846 application/epub+zip 500872 2025-08-02T03:57:24.430723 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 483392 2025-08-02T03:57:19.533840 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 459673 2022-09-02T05:30:47.292655 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 538445 2025-08-02T03:57:11.597807 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 538410 2021-01-01T00:41:42 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18457 2025-08-02T03:57:24.569741 application/rdf+xml 12875 2025-08-02T03:57:14.148775 image/jpeg 3285 2025-08-02T03:57:13.880821 image/jpeg 212372 2021-01-01T00:41:42 application/octet-stream application/zip 220762 2021-01-27T13:42:44 application/octet-stream application/zip 293287 2025-08-02T03:57:12.176812 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia