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Title:
The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 05
Poems of the Class of '29 (1851-1889)
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 05" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of poems written during the mid to late 19th century. This volume focuses on the reflections and reminiscences of friendships, especially those formed during the poet's youth and their time at college. The poems capture a range of emotions, from nostalgia for the past, the bonds of friendship, and the bittersweet passage of time. At the start of the volume, the opening poem, "Bill and Joe," features a nostalgic conversation between two old friends reminiscing about their youthful days and the poignant reality of aging. Throughout the opening sections, themes of camaraderie and the passage of years are prevalent. In "A Song of 'Twenty-Nine," the narrator reflects on the bonds formed in their college years, touching on shared experiences and the camaraderie that persists despite the passage of time. The opening sets the tone for a collection that cherishes memories, explores the complexities of growing older, and honors enduring friendships, with a playful yet poignant reverence for the past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894
EBook No.: 7392
Published: Sep 30, 2004
Downloads: 115
Language: English
Subject: American poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 05
Poems of the Class of '29 (1851-1889)
Credits: Produced by David Widger
Summary: "The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 05" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of poems written during the mid to late 19th century. This volume focuses on the reflections and reminiscences of friendships, especially those formed during the poet's youth and their time at college. The poems capture a range of emotions, from nostalgia for the past, the bonds of friendship, and the bittersweet passage of time. At the start of the volume, the opening poem, "Bill and Joe," features a nostalgic conversation between two old friends reminiscing about their youthful days and the poignant reality of aging. Throughout the opening sections, themes of camaraderie and the passage of years are prevalent. In "A Song of 'Twenty-Nine," the narrator reflects on the bonds formed in their college years, touching on shared experiences and the camaraderie that persists despite the passage of time. The opening sets the tone for a collection that cherishes memories, explores the complexities of growing older, and honors enduring friendships, with a playful yet poignant reverence for the past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 83.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Holmes, Oliver Wendell, 1809-1894
EBook No.: 7392
Published: Sep 30, 2004
Downloads: 115
Language: English
Subject: American poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.