Poems of Cheer by Ella Wheeler Wilcox

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Author Wilcox, Ella Wheeler, 1850-1919
Title Poems of Cheer
Contents Worth while -- The house of life -- A song of life -- Prayer -- In the long run -- As you go through life -- Two sunsets -- Unrest -- Artist's life -- Nothing but stones -- Inevitable -- The ocean of song -- "It might have been" -- Momus, god of laughter -- I dream -- The sonnet -- The past -- A dream -- Uselessness -- Will -- Winter rain -- Life -- Burdened -- Let them go -- Five kisses -- Retrospection -- Helena -- Nothing remains -- Comrades -- What gain? -- To the west -- The land of content -- Warning -- After the battles are over -- And they are dumb -- Night -- All for me -- Into space -- Through dim eyes -- The punished -- Half fledged -- The year -- The unattained -- In the crowd -- Life and i -- Guerdon -- Snowed under -- "Leudemanns-on-the-River" -- Little Blue Hood -- No spring -- Midsummer -- A reminiscence -- A girl's faith -- Two -- Slipping away -- Is it done? -- A leaf -- Aesthetic -- Poems of the week -- Ghosts -- Fleeing away -- All mad -- Hidden gems -- By-and-bye -- Over the May hill -- Foes -- Friendship -- Two sat down -- Bound and free -- Aquileia -- Wishes for a little girl -- Romney -- My home -- To marry or not to marry? -- An afternoon -- River and sea -- What happens? -- Possession.
Credits Transcribed from the 1914 Gay and Hancock edition by David Price
Summary "Poems of Cheer" by Ella Wheeler Wilcox is a collection of poetry written during the early 20th century, which reflects the sentiments and themes of that time. The poems convey messages of hope, joy, and resilience, addressing the complexities of human emotion and experience. The collection is intended to uplift and encourage readers through insights on life, love, and personal growth. The opening of the collection introduces the reader to the thematic essence of joy and endurance through life's trials. Ella Wheeler Wilcox explores the dualities of existence, such as hope versus despair, and the transformative power of grief and love. She begins with a poem that sets the stage for the forthcoming verses, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a positive outlook even amidst adversity. Through vivid imagery and emotive language, she invites readers to reflect on their personal journeys and find solace in the shared experiences of struggle and triumph. This opening portion establishes a tone of introspection and celebrates the beauty of life, laying the groundwork for the remaining poems in the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject American poetry
Category Text
EBook-No. 3238
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jul 20, 2014
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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