Sinopsis
The Professor at the Breakfast Table is a book written by Oliver Wendell Holmes and first published in 1902. It is a collection of essays and musings on various topics such as science, philosophy, literature, and society. The book is written in a conversational style, with the author presenting his thoughts and observations as if he were sitting at a breakfast table with his readers. The essays cover a wide range of subjects, including the nature of knowledge, the role of science in society, the importance of education, and the meaning of life. Holmes also reflects on his own life experiences, including his time as a medical student and his travels in Europe. The book is notable for its wit and humor, as well as its insightful commentary on the world around us. It is a timeless work that continues to be read and enjoyed by readers today.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.
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Reseña del editor
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Biografía del autor
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. (1841-1935) served as chief justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Court and as an associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. He was nick-named the "Great Dissenter" because of his many dissenting opinions. Holmes is also the author of Kent's Commentaries on the Law (1873) and "The Path of the Law" (1897).
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