Poems of Power

audiobook

Poems of Power

by Ella Wheeler Wilcox

EN·~1 hours·92 chapters

Chapters

92 total
1

POEMS OF POWER

0:29
2

NOTE

0:15
3

THE QUEEN’S LAST RIDE

1:13
4

THE MEETING OF THE CENTURIES

3:01
5

DEATH HAS CROWNED HIM A MARTYR

1:39
6

GRIEF

1:35
7

ILLUSION

0:46
8

ASSERTION

0:48
9

I AM

1:07
10

WISHING

0:48

Description

This volume gathers a series of poems that weave together personal reflection and grand historical tableau. From a solemn tribute to a beloved monarch to a dream‑like conversation between an aging century and a hopeful new one, the verses move between mourning, optimism, and a call for inner strength. The poet’s language is rich yet accessible, inviting listeners to feel the weight of events while sensing a deeper, timeless current.

Underlying each piece is the notion that every person carries a divine spark, a power that guides both private triumphs and collective destiny. The collection balances lyrical reverence with sharp social commentary, touching on war, faith, and the evolving role of science without sacrificing emotional intimacy. Listeners will find a meditative journey that encourages both contemplation and a quiet sense of empowerment.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (90K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-10-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

Subjects

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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