Project Gutenberg 2014-03-31 Public domain in the USA. 1629 Holmes, Oliver Wendell 1809 1894 McIlvaine, Thomas The Wonderful "One-Hoss-Shay", and Other Poems The deacon's masterpiece; or, the wonderful "one-hoss-shay" -- On lending a punch bowl -- The last leaf -- The star and the water-lily. Produced by David Widger from page images generously provided by Google Books "The Wonderful 'One-Hoss-Shay', and Other Poems" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of humorous and satirical poems written during the late 19th century. This book reflects Holmes's wit and literary prowess, delving into themes of human nature, society, and the passage of time, encapsulated in cleverly constructed verses and engaging narratives. The centerpiece of this collection is the titular poem, "The Wonderful 'One-Hoss-Shay'," which tells the story of a deacon who builds a chaise that is so perfectly constructed that it doesn't break down over the years but rather collapses all at once after a hundred years of service. The poem serves as a metaphor for life's inevitable wear and tear, and it concludes with a humorous twist as the deacon's creation unexpectedly falls apart. Other poems in the collection explore various subjects, including nostalgia, the passage of time, and reflections on life and memory, all articulated with a distinctive blend of humor and poignancy, showcasing Holmes's unique voice and keen observation. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/45280/45280-h/images/cover.jpg Reading ease score: 83.8 (6th grade). Easy to read. en American poetry -- 19th century PS Text Category: Poetry Category: Humour Category: American Literature 53547 2025-07-18T10:10:24.856268 text/html 33339 2024-10-24T04:29:54 text/html 2017860 2025-07-18T10:10:27.466254 application/epub+zip 2015780 2025-07-18T10:10:25.545322 application/epub+zip 77567 2025-07-18T10:10:25.172285 application/epub+zip 2053284 2025-07-18T10:10:28.905268 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2043070 2025-07-18T10:10:27.096319 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 108030 2022-09-20T16:36:29.052853 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 33984 2025-07-18T10:10:24.435292 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 33834 2020-06-27T09:38:49 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17455 2025-07-18T10:10:29.039259 application/rdf+xml 19679 2025-07-18T10:10:25.242338 image/jpeg 2895 2025-07-18T10:10:25.208273 image/jpeg 1962808 2025-07-18T10:10:24.926313 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 en.wikipedia