“Seventeen hundred and fifty-five. Georgius Secundus was then alive,-- Snuffy old drone from the German hive.”
Book:Songs in Many Keys
Quote by Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
Work
Songs in Many Keys
This poetry collection delves into the complexities of human emotions, using a diverse range of voices and poetic forms to convey the depth and breadth of the human experience. more
Author
Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr.
Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. was an American physician, poet, and writer who made significant contributions to the field of medicine and influenced American literature and culture. He was a pioneer in the use of ether as an anesthetic and a leading figure in the medical community of his time. more
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