Publisher's Synopsis
The Guardian Angel: The Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes V6 is a book written by Oliver Wendell Holmes. It is the sixth volume in a series of works by the author. The book is a novel that tells the story of a young man named Bernard who is struggling to find his place in the world. He is taken under the wing of a mysterious older man who becomes his guardian angel. The guardian angel guides Bernard through his life, offering him advice and support as he navigates the challenges of adulthood. Along the way, Bernard falls in love with a young woman named Sylvia, but their love is complicated by the interference of others. The novel explores themes of love, friendship, and the search for meaning in life. It is a classic work of American literature that has been enjoyed by readers for generations.1867. Illustrated with steel portraits and photographs. The American author, physician and father of Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr. He turned from a career as a general practitioner to the academic. He was also a contributor to the Atlantic Monthly (which he named), penning the famous series of Breakfast-table sketches, which are imaginary conversations at a Boston boardinghouse and reflective of Holmes's opinions, charm, and wit. Among his other notable works are three novels presenting a scientific approach to psychological traits, most notably Elsie Venner, this volume The Guardian Angel and A Moral Antipathy. The Guardian Angel is a novelistic examination of how inherited bodily aspects or habitudes determine character from generation to generation. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
