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The One Hoss Shay
Paperback
ISBN13: 9781023329927
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 29 2025
Pages: 44
Weight: 0.17
Height: 0.09 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Oliver Wendell Holmes's The One Hoss Shay: With its Companion Poems How the Old Horse Won the Bet & The Broomstick Train is a treasured collection of American poetry showcasing Holmes's signature wit and narrative skill. This edition brings together three of his most beloved humorous verses, including the celebrated The One Hoss Shay, an allegorical narrative poem that tells the tale of a perfectly constructed carriage that lasts precisely one hundred years before disintegrating all at once.
Alongside this centerpiece are How the Old Horse Won the Bet and The Broomstick Train, both brimming with Holmes's characteristic charm and playful storytelling. This collection exemplifies American poetry at its finest, offering readers a delightful escape into a world of clever rhymes and enduring humor. Perfect for lovers of classic literature and those seeking a lighthearted journey through verse, this volume is a testament to Holmes's enduring legacy as a master of humorous poetry.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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