Poems of Passion

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wilcox, Ella Wheeler, 1850-1919

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

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.)

Credits:

E-text prepared by Chuck Greif and Pat Saumell

Notes:

Reading ease score: 82.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poems_of_Passion

Release date is 2005-09-30