Project Gutenberg 2004-09-30 Public domain in the USA. 99 Holmes, Oliver Wendell 1809 1894 The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 11 Poems from the Teacups Series Produced by David Widger "The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 11" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of poetry published during the late 19th century, reflecting the literary style of the period. This volume includes a variety of poems that explore themes of love, nature, societal observations, and personal experiences, showcasing Holmes's wit and lyrical skill. The work is not only a testament to his poetic talent but also serves to capture the cultural nuances of his time. The book features several poems, each a unique exploration of different subjects. For instance, "The Broomstick Train; Or, The Return of the Witches" blends humor with folklore, highlighting the return of witches in a modern context on a train. Other poems, such as "The Rose and the Fern," juxtapose the transient beauty of life with deeper moral lessons. Through his playful yet contemplative verses, Holmes expresses emotions ranging from romantic longing, as seen in "I Like You and I Love You," to existential reflections, like those in "Tartarus," all while maintaining accessible and engaging language. The varied pieces come together to create a rich tapestry of 19th-century American poetry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 81.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. en American poetry PS Text Category: Poetry Category: American Literature 99170 2025-08-03T11:17:48.358912 text/html 98991 2025-01-10T23:37:16.178442 text/html 134000 2025-08-03T11:17:54.772854 application/epub+zip 132275 2025-08-03T11:17:51.767897 application/epub+zip 97846 2025-08-03T11:17:50.501860 application/epub+zip 343781 2025-08-03T11:17:56.726833 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 327132 2025-08-03T11:17:53.969862 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 119635 2022-09-04T05:50:29.355679 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 79917 2025-08-03T11:17:48.120873 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 79820 2020-12-30T12:44:29 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17016 2025-08-03T11:17:56.857821 application/rdf+xml 23609 2025-08-03T11:17:51.000868 image/jpeg 4908 2025-08-03T11:17:50.747887 image/jpeg 33576 2020-12-30T12:44:29 application/octet-stream application/zip 132627 2025-08-03T11:17:48.368891 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