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  • Audiolibro

    The Island Hunting-Song (Unabridged)

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    In the quaint coastal town of Marblehead, where the salty tang of the sea permeates the air, a captivating tale unfolds. "The Island Hunting-Song" by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. transports readers to a bygone era, where a group of young men embark on a thrilling adventure to a mysterious island. As they navigate treacherous waters and encounter unexpected challenges, their bonds of friendship are ... Leer más

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  • The Path of the Law

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.'s legal essays recast law as a hard, practical discipline: not a body of moral truths, but a prediction of what courts will do and when the state will enforce its power. Holmes argues that lawyers should read statutes, decisions, and doctrines as clues to official action, and he uses the "bad man" as his test case—someone who cares less about duty than about fines, jail, ... Leer más

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  • The Path of the Law

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Essence of Law in Society and Culture

    In "The Path of the Law," Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. masterfully articulates the philosophy of law through a series of compelling essays that blend rigorous legal analysis with profound philosophical inquiry. Holmes employs a clear and accessible literary style, advocating for a pragmatic approach to law that emphasizes its application in societal contexts rather than mere theoretical constructs. ... Leer más

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  • The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table

    Essays inspired by the renowned nineteenth-century writer's time at a Boston boardinghouse.These philosophical essays, enlivened by a number of poems, draw upon Oliver Wendell Holmes's time spent as a young man at the table with his fellow boarders—the professor, the divinity student, and the schoolmistress, as well as the landlady—in the thriving cultural hub of Boston. First published in the ... Leer más

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  • The Autocrat Of The Breakfast-Table

    The autocrat of the breakfast-table is a reflective and humorous collection of essays capturing lively discussions and philosophical musings shared around a communal table. Set within a boarding house, the work presents observations on the complexities of human nature, social behavior, and intellectual exchange, all conveyed through conversational wit and thoughtful satire. The narrator, who ... Leer más

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  • John Lothrop Motley: A Memoir Volume 3

    John Lothrop Motley: A memoir Volume 3 is a detailed biographical account that captures the intellectual and personal development of one of America’s distinguished historians. The work traces the formative experiences that shaped his curiosity, discipline, and literary ambition, offering a nuanced understanding of his inner life and public persona. Through reflective narration, the memoir examines ... Leer más

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  • The Essential Holmes

    Selections from the Letters, Speeches, Judicial Opinions, and Other Writings of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

    An introduction to the illustrious Supreme Court justice: "The best source for the reader who wants a first serious acquaintance with Holmes." —Thomas C. Grey, The New York Review of BooksOliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., has been called the greatest jurist and legal scholar in the history of the English-speaking world. In this collection of his speeches, opinions, and letters, Richard Posner reveals ... Leer más

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  • Pages from an Old Volume of Life; A Collection of Essays, 1857-1881

    "Pages from an Old Volume of Life" is a captivating collection of essays by Oliver Wendell Holmes, showcasing his keen observations and reflections on various aspects of life. Holmes, a prominent figure in American literature, combines wit and wisdom in his writing, offering readers a glimpse into the social and cultural milieu of his time. The essays cover a range of topics, from personal ... Leer más

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  • The Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes

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    Oliver Wendell Holmes turns memory, wit, and public tribute into a living gallery of American letters and learning. These poems move from the quiet reflections of age to dreamlike reunions at the Saturday Club, where poets, scholars, and friends seem vividly present again, and from there to elegies and birthday honors for Longfellow, Harriet Beecher Stowe, Frederick Henry Hedge, James Russell ... Leer más

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  • Pages from an Old Volume of Life

    Restored Classics to Go Edition

    Oliver Wendell Holmes's Civil War essays and oration capture a nation jolted into a new, fevered awareness. Bread, newspapers, telegraphs, and railroads become emblems of a country in which war enters the home, reshapes appetite and attention, and makes every rumor feel urgent. With wit, medical insight, and moral force, Holmes examines the psychology of crisis, the collapse of sectarian and class ... Leer más

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  • The Poetical Works Of Oliver Wendell Holmes: Volume 10 Before The Curfew

    The poetical works of Oliver Wendell Holmes Volume 10: Before the curfew brings together a varied selection of poems that reflect moments of public recognition, private remembrance, and cultural reflection. The collection moves between celebratory pieces and contemplative verses, highlighting how poetry can honor shared values while also preserving individual memory. Many poems focus on marking ... Leer más

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