The Autocrat Of The Breakfast-Table
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Author: Oliver Wendell Holmes
Binding: Hardback
Published: Chatto and Windus, 1111
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table is a classic work of American literature, presenting a series of witty and philosophical essays. This collection chronicles the conversations and observations of a charming, anonymous narrator, known as the Autocrat, as he holds forth on various subjects at a Boston boarding-house breakfast table. The narrative illustrates profound insights into human nature, society, and the arts, all delivered with a distinctive blend of humor, sentiment, and intellectual rigor. It argues for the importance of individual thought and the richness of everyday discourse, making it a timeless reflection on life's complexities. The work's engaging prose and keen observations continue to captivate readers, offering both entertainment and intellectual stimulation.
Author: Oliver Wendell Holmes
Binding: Hardback
Published: Chatto and Windus, 1111
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - some marks on spine and corners
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table is a classic work of American literature, presenting a series of witty and philosophical essays. This collection chronicles the conversations and observations of a charming, anonymous narrator, known as the Autocrat, as he holds forth on various subjects at a Boston boarding-house breakfast table. The narrative illustrates profound insights into human nature, society, and the arts, all delivered with a distinctive blend of humor, sentiment, and intellectual rigor. It argues for the importance of individual thought and the richness of everyday discourse, making it a timeless reflection on life's complexities. The work's engaging prose and keen observations continue to captivate readers, offering both entertainment and intellectual stimulation.