The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table
By Oliver Wendell Holmes
Length7h 29m
About this audiobook
In "The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table," Oliver Wendell Holmes presents a delightful series of essays that unfold in the conversational setting of a breakfast table, where the eponymous Autocrat shares his reflections and insights on a wide range of topics, from philosophy to social issues. The literary style is characterized by its conversational tone, blending humor with earnest observation, which invites readers into an intimate dialogue. Holmes weaves a rich tapestry of 19th-century American life, infusing the narrative with wit and erudition, making it a notable precursor to the literary movement of American realism. Holmes, a prominent physician and member of the Boston Brahmins, was deeply immersed in the intellectual currents of his time, influenced by transcendentalism and the burgeoning American literary identity. His diverse background—as a poet, essayist, and medical practitioner—provided Holmes with a unique perspective on the complexities of human experience, which he adeptly navigates in this work. His personal explorations of life and society resonate with authenticity and intellectual curiosity. Recommended for readers who appreciate sharp wit and contemplative essays, "The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table" is not just a feast for the mind but also a rich exploration of the human condition. Holmes invites you to sit at his table, where every conversation ignites thoughtful reflection, making it an enduring classic worthy of attention in the canon of American literature.
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Rating★★★★ 3.6 (480)
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GenreLiterary Classics
Length7 hrs 29 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateSep 16, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER I
2CHAPTER II
3CHAPTER III
4CHAPTER IV
5CHAPTER V
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6CHAPTER VI
7CHAPTER VII
8CHAPTER VIII
9CHAPTER IX
10MY FIRST WALK WITH THE SCHOOLMISTRESS.
11EXTRACT FROM MY PRIVATE JOURNAL.
12THE DEACON’S MASTERPIECE: OR THE WONDERFUL “ONE-HOSS-SHAY.”
13MY LAST WALK WITH THE SCHOOLMISTRESS.
14THE PROFESSOR UNDER CHLOROFORM.
15PARSON TURELL’S LEGACY: OR THE PRESIDENT’S OLD ARM-CHAIR.
16THE LONG PATH.
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