| Author |
Wilcox, Ella Wheeler, 1850-1919 |
| Title |
Poems of Passion
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 82.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poems_of_Passion
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Chuck Greif and Pat Saumell
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| Summary |
"Poems of Passion" by Ella Wheeler Wilcox is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. This work delves into themes of love, longing, and the various emotions that accompany passionate relationships. Through her verses, Wilcox reflects on the complexities of romantic love and the struggles it often entails, resonating deeply with those who have experienced similar sentiments. The opening of the collection features an introduction where Wilcox discusses her intent and inspiration behind the poems. She acknowledges the public's desire for her love poems, which prompted her to compile them in this volume. The preface reveals her exploration of love's various facets, including joy, despair, and reflection on past relationships. The poems that follow exemplify this exploration, touching on the nature of love, its bittersweet moments, and the cycle of emotions tied to passionate experiences, setting a poignant tone for the reader. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
American poetry
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
16776 |
| Release Date |
Sep 30, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 12, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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