The Complete Poetical Works of Oliver Wendell Holmes

The collection showcases the complete poetic works of Oliver Wendell Holmes, following a structured format similar to previous volumes in the series. The editor navigates the challenge of limited biographical resources by utilizing autobiographical elements within Holmes's writings. The arrangement adheres to Holmes's last collective edition, while also incorporating some later poems. Juvenilia is included in an appendix, and the editor's contributions are clearly marked. This edition emphasizes Holmes's unique poetic voice and the self-explanatory nature of many of his works.