Project Gutenberg 2004-10-22 Public domain in the USA. 103 Howells, William Dean 1837 1920 Howells, W. D. (William Dean) Howells, William D. (William Dean) Oliver Wendell Holmes (from Literary Friends and Acquaintance) Produced by David Widger "Oliver Wendell Holmes (from Literary Friends and Acquaintance)" by Howells is a biographical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the life and contributions of Oliver Wendell Holmes, a prominent figure in American literature and medicine, highlighting his relationships and impact on Boston's cultural landscape during the Unitarian era. Through Howells' reflections, the text provides insight into Holmes' literary legacy and social standing. In this work, William Dean Howells presents Oliver Wendell Holmes not just as a literary figure but as a beloved personality within Bostonian society. Through anecdotes and personal experiences, Howells paints a vivid portrait of Holmes as a man of great intellect and humor, deeply engaged with both the literary world and the common person. The text encapsulates Holmes's wit, affection for his city, and his ability to bridge high-minded literary pursuits with everyday life. It captures his friendships with other literary giants, his scientific curiosity, and his compassion, showcasing how his essence resonated with both the elite and the everyman. Howells' reflections on their interactions also reveal the complexities of Holmes's character and the underlying tenderness that informed his public persona. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 61.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en American literature -- 19th century -- History and criticism Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1841-1935 Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920 -- Friends and associates PS Text Category: Biographies Category: American Literature 87794 2025-07-02T07:16:26.521465 text/html 87615 2025-01-08T20:16:39.441930 text/html 136228 2025-07-02T07:16:32.221386 application/epub+zip 134969 2025-07-02T07:16:29.928389 application/epub+zip 91141 2025-07-02T07:16:28.769384 application/epub+zip 365067 2025-07-02T07:16:33.899379 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 353916 2025-07-02T07:16:31.484376 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 104381 2022-09-02T09:51:49.704678 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 77781 2025-07-02T07:16:26.307469 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 77472 2021-01-08T19:38:55 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18473 2025-07-02T07:16:34.015356 application/rdf+xml 26097 2025-07-02T07:16:29.257400 image/jpeg 4707 2025-07-02T07:16:29.012387 image/jpeg 29859 2021-01-08T19:38:55 application/octet-stream application/zip 137621 2025-07-02T07:16:26.531395 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