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  • Audiokniha

    The Island Hunting-Song (Unabridged)

    Nezkrácené

    21 min

    In the quaint coastal town of Marblehead, where the salty tang of the sea permeates the air, a captivating tale unfolds. "The Island Hunting-Song" by Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. transports readers to a bygone era, where a group of young men embark on a thrilling adventure to a mysterious island. As they navigate treacherous waters and encounter unexpected challenges, their bonds of friendship are ... Přečtěte si více

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  • The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table

    Essays inspired by the renowned nineteenth-century writer's time at a Boston boardinghouse.These philosophical essays, enlivened by a number of poems, draw upon Oliver Wendell Holmes's time spent as a young man at the table with his fellow boarders—the professor, the divinity student, and the schoolmistress, as well as the landlady—in the thriving cultural hub of Boston. First published in the ... Přečtěte si více

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  • The Common Law

    Enriched edition.

    In "The Common Law," Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. presents a rigorous exploration of legal principles, emphasizing the dynamic nature of law as a reflection of societal evolution. Written in a concise yet eloquent style, Holmes weaves together historical context, philosophical underpinnings, and practical applications of common law. His approach is marked by clarity and intellectual depth, ... Přečtěte si více

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  • The Path of the Law

    10 HARVARD LAW REVIEW 457 (1897) When we study law we are not studying a mystery but a well-known profession. We are studying what we shall want in order to appear before judges, or to advise people in such a way as to keep them out of court. The reason why it is a profession, why people will pay lawyers to argue for them or to advise them, is that in societies like ours the command of the public ... Přečtěte si více

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  • The Selected Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr.

    The interruption referred to in the first sentence of the first of these papers was just a quarter of a century in duration. Two articles entitled "The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table" will be found in the "New England Magazine," formerly published in Boston by J. T. and E. Buckingham. The date of the first of these articles is November 1831, and that of the second February 1832. When "The ... Přečtěte si více

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  • The Essential Holmes

    Selections from the Letters, Speeches, Judicial Opinions, and Other Writings of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr.

    An introduction to the illustrious Supreme Court justice: "The best source for the reader who wants a first serious acquaintance with Holmes." —Thomas C. Grey, The New York Review of BooksOliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., has been called the greatest jurist and legal scholar in the history of the English-speaking world. In this collection of his speeches, opinions, and letters, Richard Posner reveals ... Přečtěte si více

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  • The Path of the Law

    Enriched edition. Exploring the Essence of Law in Society and Culture

    In "The Path of the Law," Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. masterfully articulates the philosophy of law through a series of compelling essays that blend rigorous legal analysis with profound philosophical inquiry. Holmes employs a clear and accessible literary style, advocating for a pragmatic approach to law that emphasizes its application in societal contexts rather than mere theoretical constructs. ... Přečtěte si více

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  • The Poet at the Breakfast-Table

    In this, the third series of Breakfast-Table conversations, a slight dramatic background shows off a few talkers and writers, aided by certain silent supernumeraries. The machinery is much like that of the two preceding series. Some of the characters must seem like old acquaintances to those who have read the former papers. As I read these over for the first time for a number of years, I notice ... Přečtěte si více

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  • The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table

    A Timeless Blend of Wit and Wisdom

    In "The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table," Oliver Wendell Holmes weaves an engaging tapestry of thought-provoking essays and dialogues, written in a conversational style that invites readers into a lively breakfast discussion with a narrator who unflinchingly explores philosophy, society, and the human condition. Holmes' work reflects the literary context of 19th-century American Transcendentalism ... Přečtěte si více

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  • John Lothrop Motley, A Memoir — Complete

    A Remarkable Portrait of an Influential Historian and Writer

    In "John Lothrop Motley, A Memoir 'Äî Complete," Oliver Wendell Holmes masterfully captures the life and legacy of the esteemed historian and diplomat John Lothrop Motley. Defined by its elegant prose and deep introspection, the memoir seamlessly intertwines biography with literary analysis, situating Motley within the broader context of 19th-century American intellectual thought. Holmes's rich ... Přečtěte si více

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  • Elsie Venner

    This tale was published in successive parts in the Atlantic Monthly, under the name of The Professor's Story, the first number having appeared in the third week of December, 1859. The critic who is curious in coincidences must refer to the Magazine for the date of publication of the chapter he is examining. ... Přečtěte si více

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