The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 12: Verses from the Oldest Portfolio
1892
The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 12: Verses from the Oldest Portfolio
1892
The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes — Volume 12: Verses from the Oldest Portfolio, published in 1892, is a collection of poetry that reflects the Victorian era's cultural and intellectual currents. Holmes showcases his range as a poet, blending themes of nature, love, humor, and social commentary with his signature wit. Notable poems include ''The Spectre Pig,'' which combines dark humor with moral reflections, and ''To a Caged Lion,'' expressing empathy towards a confined creature. This volume offers insight into Holmes' artistry and philosophical musings, contributing significantly to American literature.
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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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