Poems of Sentiment
Exploring the Emotional Landscape Through Sentimental VerseBy Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Length53m
About this audiobook
In "Poems of Sentiment," Ella Wheeler Wilcox masterfully captures the intricate emotions that govern human experience through her eloquent and heartfelt verse. Written in the late 19th century, this collection embraces themes of love, loss, and the intricacies of interpersonal relationships, showcasing Wilcox's adeptness at fusing lyricism with poignant observation. Her accessible style, characterized by rhythmic simplicity and vivid imagery, resonates with the sentimental literary movement of her time, serving as both an echo of and a departure from the complexities of contemporary poetry. Ella Wheeler Wilcox, a prominent figure in American verse, carved her niche as a poetess who explored the human condition with earnestness and sincerity. Drawing from her own experiences and the societal vicissitudes of her era, she wrote extensively on topics often deemed trivial by her contemporaries. This dedication to sentiment and the exploration of emotions not only contributed to her popularity but also positioned her as a precursor to later movements, such as modern feminism, where emotional expression is valued and celebrated. With its rich emotional tapestry and accessible language, "Poems of Sentiment" is a timeless classic that invites readers to reflect on their own feelings and relationships. Wilcox'Äôs ability to articulate the joys and sorrows of love makes this collection a requisite read for anyone who seeks solace and understanding in poetry.
Audiobook details
Rating★★★ 3.4 (10)
Includes Goodreads
GenrePoetry
Length53 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 16, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE PÆAN OF PEACE
21DEATH’S PROTEST
2“HAS BEEN”
22SEPTEMBER
3DUTY’S PATH
23WAIL OF AN OLD-TIMER
4MARCH
24WAS, IS, AND YET-TO-BE
5THE END OF THE SUMMER
25MISTAKES
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6SUN SHADOWS
26DUAL
7“HE THAT LOOKETH”
27THE ALL-CREATIVE SPARK
8AN ERRING WOMAN’S LOVE
28BE NOT CONTENT
9Part I
29ACTION
10Part II
30TWO ROSES
11A SONG OF REPUBLICS
31SATIETY
12MEMORIAL DAY—1892
32A SOLAR ECLIPSE
13WHEN BABY SOULS SAIL OUT
33A SUGGESTION To C. A. D.
14TO ANOTHER WOMAN’S BABY
34THE DEPTHS
15DIAMONDS
35LIFE’S OPERA
16RUBIES
36THE SALT SEA-WIND
17SAPPHIRES
37NEW YEAR
18TURQUOISE
38CONCENTRATION
19REFORM
39THOUGHTS
20A MINOR CHORD
40LUCK
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