Project Gutenberg 2004-09-30 Public domain in the USA. 138 Holmes, Oliver Wendell 1809 1894 The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 08 Bunker Hill and Other Poems Produced by David Widger "The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 08" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of poetry produced in the late 19th century, specifically during the period from 1874 to 1877. This compilation showcases the literary prowess of Holmes, a prominent American writer and physician of the time, reflecting themes relevant to his era, including historical events, personal reflections, and social commentary. The volume includes both commemorative and narrative poems that illustrate various facets of life, history, and artistic expression. The contents of this volume encompass a range of poetic works that pay tribute to significant historical events, such as the Battle of Bunker Hill, alongside personal odes and lyrical pieces celebrating friends, family, and notable figures. The poems not only evoke nostalgia and memorialize past struggles but also engage with social themes pertinent to Holmes's time, including patriotism and human experience. Through vivid imagery and contemplative language, Holmes invites readers to reflect on the intersections of personal and collective memory, making this collection a poignant exploration of both individual and American identity during a transformative period in history. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 79.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en American poetry PS Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 98040 2025-06-03T12:18:50.698313 text/html 97861 2025-01-10T23:36:45.065064 text/html 136243 2025-06-03T12:18:58.211249 application/epub+zip 136011 2025-06-03T12:18:54.538271 application/epub+zip 98682 2025-06-03T12:18:53.149288 application/epub+zip 338570 2025-06-03T12:19:00.400278 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 325464 2025-06-03T12:18:57.313257 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 117531 2022-09-04T05:49:57.638882 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 77161 2025-06-03T12:18:50.401303 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 77078 2020-12-30T12:44:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 32521 2020-12-30T12:44:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 17404 2025-06-03T12:19:00.537234 application/rdf+xml 23529 2025-06-03T12:18:53.737261 image/jpeg 4917 2025-06-03T12:18:53.430262 image/jpeg 135023 2025-06-03T12:18:50.709301 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