The Kingdom of Love
Exploring the Depths of Love: A Poetic Journey through the HeartBy Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Length2h 3m
About this audiobook
In "The Kingdom of Love," Ella Wheeler Wilcox crafts a compelling exploration of love's transformative power through a collection of poignant poems and philosophical reflections. Her lyrical style combines rich imagery with emotional depth, drawing readers into a world where love serves as a central theme'Äîthe very essence of human experience. Set against the backdrop of the late 19th century, a time when romanticism and emotional expression were gaining prominence, Wilcox's work reflects the era's sensibilities while challenging societal norms surrounding love and personal relationships. Ella Wheeler Wilcox was a prominent poet, author, and social activist, celebrated for her progressive views on love and the human condition. Born in 1850, her upbringing in the Midwest shaped her understanding of both rural life and the intricacies of human emotions. Drawing from her own experiences and the societal transformations of her time, she penned this collection to inspire readers to embrace love as a pivotal force for personal and collective growth. "The Kingdom of Love" is highly recommended for those seeking to deepen their understanding of love's pivotal role in life. Wilcox'Äôs evocative language and keen insights make this collection not only an essential addition to any poetry anthology but also a profound reflection on the nature of love today.
Audiobook details
GenrePoetry
Length2 hrs 3 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 2, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE KINGDOM OF LOVE
32HUSBAND AND WIFE
2MEG’S CURSE
33HOW DOES LOVE SPEAK?
3SOLITUDE
34REINCARNATION
4THE GOSSIPS
35AS YOU GO THROUGH LIFE
5PLATONIC
36HOW SALVATOR WON
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6GRANDPA’S CHRISTMAS
37THE WATCHER
7AFTER THE ENGAGEMENT
38HOW WILL IT BE?
8A HOLIDAY
39MEMORY’S RIVER
9FALSE
40LOVE’S WAY
10TWO SINNERS
41A MAN’S LAST LOVE
11THE PHANTOM BALL
42THE LADY AND THE DAME
12WORDS AND THOUGHTS
43CONFESSION
13WANTED—A LITTLE GIRL
44I
14THE SUICIDE
45II
15“NOW I LAY ME”
46L’ENVOI
16THE MESSENGER
47A MARRIED COQUETTE
17A SERVIAN LEGEND
48FORBIDDEN SPEECH
18PEEK-A-BOO
49THE SUMMER GIRL
19THE FALLING OF THRONES
50THE GHOST
20HER LAST LETTER
51THE SIGNBOARD
21THE PRINCESS’S FINGER-NAIL: A TALE OF NONSENSE LAND
52A MAN’S REPENTANCE (Intended for recitation at club dinners.)
22A BABY IN THE HOUSE
53ARISTARCHUS (THE NAME OF THE MOUNTAIN IN THE MOON)
23THE FOOLISH ELM
54DELL AND I
24ROBIN’S MISTAKE
55ABOUT MAY
25NEW YEAR RESOLVE
56VANITY FAIR
26WHAT WE WANT
57THE GIDDY GIRL
27BREAKING THE DAY IN TWO
58A GIRL’S AUTUMN REVERIE
28THE RAPE OF THE MIST
59HIS YOUTH
29THE TWO GLASSES
60UNDER THE SHEET
30THE MANIAC
61A PIN
31WHAT IS FLIRTATION?
62THE COMING MAN
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