Maurine and Other Poems
Emotional Verses: A Victorian Poetry CollectionBy Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Length4h 36m
About this audiobook
In "Maurine and Other Poems," Ella Wheeler Wilcox presents a compelling collection that traverses the realms of love, loss, and the human experience, encapsulated in her distinctive lyrical style. Wilcox'Äôs poetry is characterized by its clear imagery and resonant emotional depth, often featuring themes of optimism and self-exploration. This pivotal work emerges from the late 19th-century literary context, a time marked by the transcendental and romantic movements, and reveals her adeptness in blending traditional forms with personal themes, rendering her voice both accessible and profound. Ella Wheeler Wilcox herself is an emblematic figure of her time, known not only for her poetry but also for her advocacy of social issues, including women's rights and humanitarian causes. Born in 1850, her experiences as a Midwestern woman and her engagement with various social movements fueled her creative drive, informing the heartfelt and clear expressions found in her writing. Her broader literary career, marked by ambition and popularity in her time, provides a backdrop to the compelling narratives in "Maurine and Other Poems." This collection is highly recommended for readers seeking a nuanced exploration of the emotional spectrum through timeless verse. Wilcox'Äôs ability to articulate universal sentiments with clarity makes this work not only a significant literary contribution but also a deeply personal journey for the reader, encouraging reflection and resonance long after the last poem is read.
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GenrePoetry
Length4 hrs 36 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 10, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PART I.
26A DREAM.
2PART II.
27USELESSNESS.
3PART III.
28WILL
4PART IV.
29WINTER RAIN.
5PART V.
30APPLAUSE.
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6PART VI.
31LIFE.
7PART VII.
32BURDENED.
8TWO SUNSETS.
33THE STORY.
9UNREST.
34LET THEM GO.
10"ARTIST'S LIFE."
35THE ENGINE.
11NOTHING BUT STONES.
36NOTHING NEW.
12THE COQUETTE.
37DREAMS.
13INEVITABLE.
38HELENA.
14THE OCEAN OF SONG
39NOTHING REMAINS.
15"IT MIGHT HAVE BEEN."
40LEAN DOWN.
16IF.
41COMRADES.
17GETHSEMANE.
42WHAT GAIN?
18DUST‑SEALED.
43LIFE.
19"ADVICE."
44TO THE WEST.
20OVER THE BANISTERS.
45THE LAND OF CONTENT.
21MOMUS, GOD OF LAUGHTER.
46A SONG OF LIFE.
22I DREAM.
47WARNING.
23THE PAST.
48THE CHRISTIAN'S NEW YEAR PRAYER.
24THE SONNET.
49IN THE NIGHT.
25SECRETS.
50GOD'S MEASURE.
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