Maurine and Other Poems

audiobook

Maurine and Other Poems

by Ella Wheeler Wilcox

EN·~4 hours·115 chapters

Chapters

115 total
1

MAURINE

0:09
2

AND OTHER POEMS

0:01
3

BY ELLA WHEELER WILCOX

0:01
4

W. B. CONKEY COMPANY CHICAGO

0:01
5

Copyright, 1888 By ELLA WHEELER WILCOX

1:23
6

MAURINE

0:00
7

PART I.

14:40
8

PART II.

16:18
9

PART III.

24:06
10

PART IV.

25:25

Description

A lyrical journey unfolds as the poet invites listeners into a realm where art and imagination intertwine. The opening verses praise the lofty heights of creativity, likening the artist’s path to a pilgrimage toward the divine, while the language sparkles with vivid hills, valleys, and rain‑bowed tears. From there, the collection eases into “Maurine,” a tender vignette of a sunny June morning, where sewing, song, and a flirtatious exchange of letters reveal the delicate dance of courtship and the playful humor of everyday romance.

Throughout the anthology, the poet balances earnest sentiment with a bright, witty edge, turning ordinary moments into resonant reflections on love, ambition, and the human heart. Her rhythm flows with a musical quality that feels both timeless and surprisingly fresh, making each poem a small, immersive experience. Listeners will find themselves drawn into the intimate world of the verses, where every line offers a chance to linger on beauty, longing, and the quiet joy of a well‑crafted line.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (256K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2008-08-16

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Ella Wheeler Wilcox

1850–1919

A hugely popular American poet of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, she wrote in a direct, memorable style that brought poetry to a wide audience. She is still best known for "Solitude" and for the bestselling collection Poems of Passion.

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