Custer, and Other Poems.

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Custer, and Other Poems.

by Ella Wheeler Wilcox

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63 total

CUSTER - AND - OTHER POEMS

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BY - ELLA WHEELER WILCOX.

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Author of "Poems of Passion," "Maurine," "Poems of Pleasure," - "How Salvator Won," "The Beautiful Land of Nod," - "An Erring Woman's Love," "Men, Women - "and Emotions," Etc. - Published 1896, - By - W. B. CONKEY COMPANY.

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CHICAGO

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CONTENTS.

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The World's Need

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High Noon

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Transformation

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Thought-Magnets

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Smiles

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Description

This collection gathers a dozen‑plus poems that explore the everyday struggles and quiet triumphs of the human spirit. Written in the late‑nineteenth‑century style, the verses blend earnest moral reflection with vivid, sometimes sensual imagery, inviting listeners to contemplate kindness, ambition, and the fleeting nature of time. The poet’s voice is both intimate and philosophical, offering counsel that feels personal yet timeless.

Among the pieces, “High Noon” confronts the relentless march of hours, urging decisive action over idle regret, while “Transformation” follows a dream‑like vision of a woman’s awakening to a higher self. Other works such as “The World’s Need” and “Unanswered Prayers” turn toward broader questions of faith and purpose, each rendered in clear, rhythmic language that resonates with modern ears. The varied titles promise a journey through love, loss, optimism, and quiet wonder, making the anthology a thoughtful companion for anyone seeking lyrical reflection.

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en

Duration

~1 hours (96K characters)

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Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Thierry Alberto, David T. Jones and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2007-01-23

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Ella Wheeler Wilcox

1850–1919

Best known for the hugely popular poem “Solitude,” this American writer reached a wide audience with direct, emotional verse about love, loss, hope, and self-belief. Her work was often dismissed by critics but embraced by readers, helping make her one of the most widely read poets of her era.

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