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The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table (1858) by Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr. is a charming and witty collection of essays originally published in The Atlantic Monthly. The book takes the form of conversational musings by a fictionalized narratorthe Autocratwho shares his thoughts with fellow residents at a brand-new England boarding house.

The essays blend humor, philosophy, and poetry, touching on topics like human nature, aging, education, and the art of conversation. Holmes uses the breakfast table as a stage for his reflections, often ending each essay with a poem that complements the theme. The tone is both intellectual and playful, offering insight into 19th-century American life and thought.

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