A Mortal Antipathy (eBook)
215 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654731791-3 (EAN)
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Sr. (August 29, 1809 – October 7, 1894) was an acclaimed American physician, poet, and polymath based in Boston. A member of the Fireside Poets, his peers revered him for his wit and intellectual acuity. Holmes's literary career spanned genres, including poetry, essays, and novels, with his works often characterized by a blending of humor and didacticism. Noted for his essays in 'The Atlantic Monthly' and his long poem 'The Chambered Nautilus,' Holmes also delivered the Brahminical 'Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table' series, entwining conversational essays with serialized fiction. 'A Mortal Antipathy' (1885) is one of his later novels, exploring themes of psychology and society, showcasing Holmes's interest in the interplay between individual pathology and cultural norms. Though less profound than some of his other writings, this work reflects Holmes's enduring fascination with the human condition and the ironies inherent within it. Holmes's literary style is marked by his erudition and sparkling prose, which has secured him a distinguished place in American letters. In addition to his literary contributions, Holmes was also eminent in medicine, famously contesting the contagionist model of puerperal fever, influencing the medical community towards sanitary practices. His multifaceted legacy endures in both the literary and scientific realms, evidencing the breadth of his intellectual pursuits and achievements.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 15.9.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror ► Horror |
Literatur ► Krimi / Thriller / Horror ► Krimi / Thriller | |
Schlagworte | 19th century • 19th century literature • American Fiction • American Literature • American literature classics • antipathy in literature • classic horror fiction • Community investigation • dark atmosphere • Fiction • Gothic fiction • historical psychological thrillers • Isolation • literary horror stories • Medical fiction • medical mystery books • Mental Illness • mentally ill • Mystery • Oliver Wendell Holmes novels • psychological fiction • Psychological thriller • Psychotherapy patients • Reclusive protagonist • Rumors |
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