Project Gutenberg 2004-09-30 Public domain in the USA. 338 Holmes, Oliver Wendell 1809 1894 The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 02 Additional Poems (1837-1848) Produced by David Widger "The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 02" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of poetry written during the mid to late 19th century, specifically capturing the sentiments and ideologies of a rapidly changing America. The works blend historical themes, personal reflections, and social commentary, reflecting Holmes' engagement with topics such as national identity, historical events, and the human experience. In this volume, readers will find a diverse range of poems that showcase Holmes' wit and lyrical prowess. Notable pieces include "The Pilgrim's Vision," which celebrates the resilience of early American settlers, and "Lexington," a poignant meditation on the Revolutionary War. The collection also features lighter works, such as "On Lending a Punch-Bowl," which nostalgically recounts the conviviality of past gatherings. Through vivid imagery and varying tones, Holmes captures the essence of American life, cleverly fusing humor and gravity, making the collection both entertaining and thought-provoking. Each poem invites readers to reflect on themes of memory, identity, and the passage of time, revealing Holmes' deep appreciation for the cultural and historical significance of his era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 63.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en American poetry PS Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 141271 2025-06-03T12:17:38.421632 text/html 141092 2025-01-10T23:35:34.743457 text/html 153268 2025-06-03T12:17:46.546565 application/epub+zip 153108 2025-06-03T12:17:42.357585 application/epub+zip 116410 2025-06-03T12:17:40.939607 application/epub+zip 369111 2025-06-03T12:17:48.997573 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 352996 2025-06-03T12:17:45.556588 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 144793 2022-09-04T05:48:45.620819 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 114535 2025-06-03T12:17:38.113626 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 114434 2020-12-30T12:43:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 48799 2020-12-30T12:43:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 17147 2025-06-03T12:17:49.227547 application/rdf+xml 23603 2025-06-03T12:17:41.513593 image/jpeg 4908 2025-06-03T12:17:41.228594 image/jpeg 151708 2025-06-03T12:17:38.434624 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