The Last Leaf Poem

by Oliver Wendell Holmes Sr., George Wharton Edwards, Francis Hopkinson Smith

Book Overview

The Last Leaf Poem is a classic and poignant poem written by Oliver Wendell Holmes. The poem tells the story of two friends, an old artist and a young woman, who live together in a small apartment in a city. The young woman falls ill with pneumonia and becomes convinced that she will die when the last leaf on a nearby tree falls. The old artist, who is also ill, decides to paint a leaf on the wall outside the young woman's window to give her hope. The poem explores themes of friendship, hope, and the power of art to inspire and heal. With its beautiful language and vivid imagery, The Last Leaf Poem has become a beloved classic of American literature.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1428632530
• ISBN13: 9781428632530
• Release Date: June 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 116 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"