Project Gutenberg 2004-09-30 Public domain in the USA. 120 Holmes, Oliver Wendell 1809 1894 The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 12 Verses from the Oldest Portfolio Produced by David Widger "The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 12" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century, specifically within the context of the Victorian era. The volume showcases Holmes' range as a poet, exploring themes that blend nature, love, humor, and social commentary, all characterized by his distinctive wit and eloquence. This work represents his broader contribution to American literature, reflecting the cultural and intellectual currents of his time. The contents of the volume include a series of poems that vary in style and subject matter, offering insight into the poet's artistry and philosophical musings. Holmes captures whimsical and serious themes alike, evident in pieces like "The Spectre Pig," which combines dark humor with moral reflections, and "To a Caged Lion," where the poet expresses empathy towards a majestic creature constrained by human intervention. Other notable poems explore love, nature, and identity, each imbued with both lyrical beauty and intellectual depth. Through these verses, Holmes invites readers into a thoughtful dialogue about existence, the interplay of the natural world, and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en American poetry PS Text Category: Poetry Category: American Literature 83544 2025-08-03T11:17:57.190862 text/html 83365 2025-01-10T23:37:26.069384 text/html 128537 2025-08-03T11:18:03.544818 application/epub+zip 127267 2025-08-03T11:18:00.537838 application/epub+zip 91614 2025-08-03T11:17:59.342836 application/epub+zip 342339 2025-08-03T11:18:05.540829 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 318875 2025-08-03T11:18:02.744842 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 110936 2022-09-04T05:50:39.026748 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 62987 2025-08-03T11:17:56.932830 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 62895 2020-12-30T12:44:35 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17042 2025-08-03T11:18:05.667786 application/rdf+xml 23687 2025-08-03T11:17:59.847811 image/jpeg 4911 2025-08-03T11:17:59.598825 image/jpeg 25932 2020-12-30T12:44:35 application/octet-stream application/zip 126728 2025-08-03T11:17:57.199828 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