The One-Hoss Shay, the Chambered Nautilus, and Other Poems, Gay and Grave

Oliver Wendell Holmes

ISBN 10: 0243416407 / ISBN 13: 9780243416400

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book is a collection of witty and thought-provoking poems that explore the timeless themes of humor, human folly, and the search for contentment. The author draws upon classical and contemporary sources to craft verses that are both erudite and accessible, with a keen eye for the absurdities and ironies of life. These poems offer a unique blend of wit and wisdom, inviting readers to reflect on the human condition, the nature of laughter, and the importance of finding joy in the simple things. Through its clever turns of phrase and insightful observations, this book provides a refreshing and thought-provoking exploration of the human experience. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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• Titolo: The One-Hoss Shay, the Chambered Nautilus, and Other Poems, Gay and Grave
• Editore: Forgotten Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2018
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0243416407
• ISBN 13: 9780243416400
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: New
• Tipo di libro: print-on-demand item
• Cataloghi dei venditori:
  • Poetry

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Excerpt from The One-Hoss Shay, the Chambered Nautilus, and Other Poems, Gay and Grave

There is a practical lesson to be got out of the story. Observation shows us in what point any particular mechan ism is most likely to give way. In a wagon, for instance, the weak point is where the axle enters the hub or nave. When the wagon breaks down, three times out of four, I think, it is at this point that the accident occurs. The workman should see to it that this part should never give way; then find the next vulnerable place, and so on, until he arrives logically at the perfect result attained by the deacon.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.