Project Gutenberg 2004-09-30 Public domain in the USA. 134 Holmes, Oliver Wendell 1809 1894 The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 10: Before the Curfew Produced by David Widger "The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 10: Before the Curfew" is a collection of poems written by Oliver Wendell Holmes, a prominent American physician and writer, likely during the late 19th century, specifically around the Victorian era. This volume encompasses a diverse array of poetic themes, celebrating prominent figures, honoring special occasions, and reflecting on personal and cultural memories. It serves as a testament to Holmes' literary prowess and his capacity to weave poetic narratives that resonate with both personal and national identity. The content of this collection features poignant reflections on friendship, memory, loss, and the passage of time. In various poems, Holmes celebrates literary contemporaries like Harriet Beecher Stowe, James Russell Lowell, and John Greenleaf Whittier, etching their legacies into the fabric of his verse. He also addresses significant historical events, such as the dedication of various institutions and memorials, capturing the essence of the periods in which they occurred. The tone oscillates between nostalgia and celebration, ultimately providing a rich tapestry of emotions that connect the reader to the historical and cultural landscape of America during Holmes' life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 67.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en American poetry PS Text Category: Poetry Category: American Literature 122793 2025-08-03T11:17:38.398929 text/html 122614 2025-01-10T23:37:05.299531 text/html 153976 2025-08-03T11:17:45.619878 application/epub+zip 153243 2025-08-03T11:17:41.976920 application/epub+zip 104431 2025-08-03T11:17:40.720961 application/epub+zip 393711 2025-08-03T11:17:47.939936 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 371033 2025-08-03T11:17:44.629903 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 135100 2022-09-04T05:50:18.768050 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 97752 2025-08-03T11:17:38.127940 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 97569 2020-12-30T12:44:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17111 2025-08-03T11:17:48.063879 application/rdf+xml 25823 2025-08-03T11:17:41.238904 image/jpeg 4750 2025-08-03T11:17:40.976906 image/jpeg 41325 2020-12-30T12:44:24 application/octet-stream application/zip 151117 2025-08-03T11:17:38.413915 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