The Professor at the Breakfast-Table: Poetry Guide and Free Edition
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The Professor at the Breakfast-Table is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Holmes, Oliver Wendell (1809–1894).
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"The Professor at the Breakfast-Table" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of essays written in the late 19th century. The work features a narrative style that blends observation and conversation, centering around discussions that take place at a boarding house breakfast table, where various characters engage in intellectual debates touching on themes of life, philosophy, and human nature. The main character and narrator, identified as the Professor, guides the reader through these lively dialogues, exploring societal norms and personal beliefs. The opening of the book sets the stage for this intellectual exchange, introducing readers to the diverse group of boarders at the breakfast table. Through witty banter and philosophical musings, the Professor and his fellow diners discuss topics ranging from the meaning of life to the quirks of their fellow boarders. The conversations are dynamic and filled with colorful characters, such as the deformed Little Boston and the charming but self-important Koh-i-noor. The text captures the essence of the time, providing insights into societal issues while presenting the Professor as a keen and humorous observer of human nature.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Professor at the Breakfast-Table
- Author credits: Holmes, Oliver Wendell (1809–1894)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- American fiction -- 19th century
- Conversation -- Fiction
- Poetry
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- Category: American Literature
- Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches
- Category: Humour
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