The Autocrat of the Breakfast-table: Every Man His Own Boswell
Publisher: Houghton, Mifflin and company
Published: 1891
Language: eng
Number of pages: 359
Description: This collection of essays takes the form of conversations between the unnamed author and other residents of a New England boarding house. Known only by their professions, place at the breakfast table, or other distinguishing characteristics, the conversants discuss a wide range of topics. Most essays are accompanied by a similarly themed poem.