The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 08: Bunker Hill and Other Poems
1975
The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 08: Bunker Hill and Other Poems
1975
The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 08: Bunker Hill and Other Poems is a collection of poetry published in 1975, featuring works written between 1874 and 1877. This volume showcases Holmes's literary skill as he reflects on historical events, personal experiences, and social issues of his time. Notable poems include commemorations of the Battle of Bunker Hill, alongside lyrical pieces celebrating friends and family. Through vivid imagery and contemplative language, Holmes explores themes of patriotism and memory, offering insights into American identity during a transformative era.
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“Olympia next, a creature half divine / Sprung from the blood of old Evander's line / Held her white arm that wore a twisted chain / Clasped with an opal-sherry cymophane.””
— Oliver Wendell Holmes
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