Songs in Many Keys

Songs in Many Keys is a collection of poems written by Oliver Wendell Holmes. The book is divided into several sections, each containing poems on a different theme. The themes range from love and nature to politics and social issues. The poems are written in a variety of styles, including sonnets, ballads, and free verse. Holmes' writing is characterized by his use of humor, wit, and wordplay. His poems often contain clever puns and references to literature and history. Many of the poems in Songs in Many Keys are reflections on the passing of time and the inevitability of aging. The book also contains several poems that are tributes to other writers and artists, including Edgar Allan Poe and John Keats. Holmes' admiration for these figures is evident in his writing, and his poems serve as a testament to their enduring influence. Overall, Songs in Many Keys is a diverse and engaging collection of poems that showcases Holmes' skill as a writer and his unique perspective on life and the world around him.1862. A collection of verse from the American author, physician and father of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. He turned from a career as a general practitioner to the academic. He was also a contributor to the Atlantic Monthly (which he named), penning the famous series of Breakfast-table sketches, which are imaginary conversations at a Boston boardinghouse and reflective of Holmes's opinions, charm, and wit. He began writing poetry when he was attending college at Cambridge. His first important poem, Old Ironsides, was a protest against the scrapping of the fighting ship Constitution. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.