Poems of Pleasure by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
"Poems of Pleasure" by Ella Wheeler Wilcox is a collection of poetry written during the late 19th century. The book explores various human emotions and experiences, particularly focusing on themes of love, passion, and the philosophical musings on life and sorrow. As a prominent figure in American literature, Wilcox's work reflects the cultural and social beliefs of her time, delving deeply into the joy and pain intertwined in the human condition. Thecollection is divided into three parts: Passional, Philosophical, and Miscellaneous. In these sections, Wilcox presents a range of poems that celebrate love's ecstasies and sorrows, challenge societal norms, and reflect on the complexities of existence. Through vivid imagery and emotive language, she captures the essence of human feelings—from the bliss of love and the ache of longing to introspective thoughts on mortality and the pursuit of happiness. Her poems not only resonate with personal experiences but also engage with broader themes of hope, faith, and the intertwined nature of pleasure and pain, inviting readers to reflect on their own journeys through life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wilcox, Ella Wheeler, 1850-1919 |
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| Title | Poems of Pleasure |
| Note | Reading ease score: 83.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American poetry -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51614 |
| Release Date | Mar 31, 2016 |
| Most Recently Updated | Oct 3, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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