Poems of Sentiment

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Poems of Sentiment

by Ella Wheeler Wilcox

EN·~1 hours·67 chapters

Chapters

67 total

Transcribed from the 1919 Gay and Hancock edition by David Price, email ccx074@pglaf.org

0:28

DOUBLE CARNATIONS

1:20

NEVER MIND

0:57

TWO WOMEN

0:51

IT ALL WILL COME OUT RIGHT

0:48

A WARNING

0:32

SHRINES

0:45

THE WATCHER

0:58

SWIMMING SONG

0:53

THE LAW

2:00

Description

Stepping into this modest yet resonant collection, listeners encounter a voice that blends gentle lyricism with the earnest concerns of a bygone era. The poems unfold in a series of vivid vignettes—gardens, stages, and quiet interiors—each offering a snapshot of the poet’s inner world. Warmth and wit mingle with a quiet moral compass, inviting reflection as much as appreciation.

In the opening piece, a humble pink and a proud carnation become symbols of love challenged by social barriers, while later verses like “Never Mind” counsel the artist to ignore the jeers of indifferent onlookers. “Two Women” draws a stark contrast between a cold, calculating figure and a compassionate soul whose generosity is denied by society. The recurring refrain that “it all will come out right” offers a hopeful promise that perseverance will eventually triumph over injustice.

Through its modest length, the anthology balances personal yearning with broader observations on art, morality, and the fleeting nature of desire. Listeners will find a timeless charm that speaks to both the heart and the mind, making each poem a small, memorable encounter.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (73K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-10-01

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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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