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Custer, and Other Poems
Emotive Verses and Timeless Insights in Classic Poetry CollectionBy Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Length2h 3m
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In "Custer, and Other Poems," Ella Wheeler Wilcox presents a compelling collection that captures the complexities of human emotion through vivid imagery and lyrical expression. Wilcox, known for her accessible style and poignant themes, utilizes free verse and structured forms to evoke a range of sentiments, from resilience in the face of adversity to the tenderness of love. The centerpiece poem, "Custer," intricately weaves historical narrative with personal reflection, illuminating not only the valor and tragedy of General Custer's life but also the broader consequences of ambition and folly. This work serves as a reflection of the late 19th-century American literary context, where romanticism and realism converge, providing a rich tapestry of thought and feeling. Ella Wheeler Wilcox was a prolific poet and writer whose life experiences significantly influenced her work. Born in 1850 in Wisconsin, she emerged as a prominent figure in the literary scene, championing optimism and emotional honesty. Her commitment to exploring the human condition and her encounters with notable contemporaries likely shaped the introspective and socially conscious themes in this collection. Wilcox's ability to articulate both personal and national narratives showcases her unique voice in American literature. Readers seeking a blend of historical reflection and lyrical beauty will find "Custer, and Other Poems" both enlightening and emotionally resonant. This collection is not only a testament to Wilcox's poetic prowess but also an exploration of the themes of ambition, loss, and the human spirit, making it a valuable addition to any literary bookshelf.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length2 hrs 3 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 16, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CONTENTS.
86XII.
2The World's Need
87XIII.
3High Noon
88XIV.
4Transformation
89XV.
5Thought-Magnets
90XVI.
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6Smiles
91XVII.
7The Undiscovered Country
92XVIII.
8The Universal Route
93XIX.
9Earthly Pride
94XX.
10Unanswered Prayers
95XXI.
11Thanksgiving
96XXIII.
12A Maiden To Her Mirror
97XXIV.
13The Kettle
98XXV.
14Contrasts
99XXVI.
15Thy Ship
100XXVII.
16The Tryst
101XXVIII.
17Life
102XXIX.
18A Marine Etching
103XXX.
19The Duel
104XXXI.
20"Love Thyself Last"
105XXXII.
21Christmas Fancies
106XXXIII.
22The River
107XXXIV.
23Sorry
108XXXV.
24The Old Wooden Cradle
109XXXVI.
25Ambition's Trail
110XXXVII.
26The Traveled Man
111XXXVIII.
27Uncontrolled
112XXXIX.
28The Tulip Bed At Greeley Square
113XL.
29Will
114XLI.
30To An Astrologer
115XLII.
31The Tendril's Faith
116XLIII.
32The Times
117XLIV.
33The Question
118XLV.
34Sorrow's Uses
119XLVI.
35If
120XLVII.
36Which Are You?
121XLVIII.
37The Creed To Be
122XLIX.
38Music In The Flat
123L.
39Inspiration
124LI.
40The Wish
125LII.
41Three Friends
126LIII.
42You Never Can Tell
127LIV.
43Here And Now
128LV.
44Unconquered
129LVI.
45All That Love Asks
130LVII.
46Does It Pay
131LVIII.
47Sestina
132LIX.
48The Optimist
133LX.
49The Pessimist
134LXI.
50The Hammock's Complaint
135LXII.
51Life's Harmonies
136BOOK THIRD.
52Preaching vs. Practice
137I.
53An Old Man To His Sleeping Young Bride
138II.
54I Am
139III.
55Two Nights
140IV.
56(Suggested by the lives of Napoleon and Josephine.)
141V.
57I.
142VI.
58II.
143VII.
59Preparation
144VIII.
60BOOK FIRST.
145IX.
61I.
146X.
62II.
147XI.
63III.
148XII.
64IV.
149XIII.
65V.
150XIV.
66VI.
151XV.
67VII.
152XVI.
68VIII.
153XVII.
69IX.
154XVIII.
70X.
155XIX.
71XI.
156XX.
72XII.
157XXI.
73XIII.
158XXII.
74BOOK SECOND.
159XXIII.
75I.
160XXIV.
76II.
161XXV.
77III.
162XXVI.
78IV.
163XXVII.
79V.
164XXVIII.
80VI.
165XXIX.
81VII.
166XXX.
82VIII.
167XXXI.
83IX.
168XXXII.
84X.
169XXXIII.
85XI.
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