The Autocrat of the Breakfast Table Oliver Wendell Holmes 

Walter Scott, London (circa 1885): This edition was part of "The Scott Library" series.

It is a staple of 19th-century American intellectualism, reflecting Boston culture.

Characters: The narrator (the "Autocrat") converses with, or rather talks at, fellow boarders like the Schoolmistress, the Divinity Student, and the Professor.

Content & Tone: It is a mix of humorous, conversational, and philosophical reflections (a "dramedy" of 19th-century manners).

Conversational Essays: The book is presented as a series of breakfast conversations at a Boston boarding house, where the main character, "The Autocrat," dominates the discourse.

Seriocomic & Satirical: The style is humorous and witty, featuring "Yankee" wit to critique society.

It fits within the tradition of witty, varied, and anecdotal monologues

Features beautiful gilt cloth bindings with decorative paper boards and gilt page edges.

CONDITION

A preowned antique book remaining in a good, clean and tidy condition.

The photos show the book for sale.

£11.98