02252cam a22003013u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000039001122450061001512640051002123000047002633360026003103370026003363380036003625000031003985080029004295201368004585340045018266530020018718560042018919990017019337400UtSlPG20260610133207.0mcr n260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aHolmes, Oliver Wendell,d1809-189414aThe Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Complete 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2004  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2004-09-30  aProduced by David Widger  a"The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Complete" by Oliver Wendell Holmes is a collection of poetry spanning a significant part of the 19th century. This compilation brings together Holmes's earlier works, additional poems, and various thematic segments, showcasing his skill in blending humor, reflection, and social commentary through verse. The collection serves as a testament to Holmes's literary journey and offers insights into themes of memory, nature, personal experience, and societal observations that resonate across time.  The opening of the collection introduces the readers to the author's dedication to his audience and the development of his poetic voice. Holmes reflects upon the passage of time and the evolution of his craft, suggesting an emotional connection to his earlier works while acknowledging their imperfections. He employs a conversational tone in his introduction, inviting the reader to share in his fond recollections and musings about the essence of poetry. This sets the stage for the diverse range of poems that follow, illustrating his experiences and sentiments intertwined with humor and introspection. The reader also encounters references to specific poems while hinting at the themes of love, loss, and the poetic legacy that will unfold throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAmerican poetry40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/7400  c49391d49391