Pages from an Old Volume of Life; A Collection of Essays, 1857-1881

Name: Pages from an Old Volume of Life; A Collection of Essays, 1857-1881
Author: Oliver Wendell Holmes

By Oliver Wendell Holmes

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A collection of reflective essays combining personal memoir, travel sketches, and social commentary written during a time of national conflict. Pieces examine how war shapes everyday life and emotions, report on medical and battlefield scenes and logistical difficulties, and offer humorous and humane portraits of acquaintances and ordinary people. Other essays consider the role of the press and popular appetite for news, offer literary and philosophical observations, and present brief historical and cultural anecdotes, mixing learned allusion with anecdote and mild satire.

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Oliver Wendell Holmes

Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. was an American physician, poet, and essayist, known for his contributions to literature and his role in the development of American thought in the 19th century. He was a prominent figure in the literary circles of his time and is best remembered for his work "A Mortal Antipathy," which explores themes of love and social interaction through a unique narrative style. Holmes was also a key member of the Fireside Poets, a group that included notable contemporaries such as Henry Wadsworth Longfellow and James Russell Lowell. His essays, particularly those in "Medical Essays, 1842-1882," reflect his keen observations on society and culture, showcasing his wit and intellect.