Poems of Passion

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Poems of Passion

by Ella Wheeler Wilcox

EN·~1 hours

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Description

This compact volume gathers some forty‑odd poems that celebrate the “grand passion” of love, drawn from a prolific writer’s larger oeuvre. The verses range from the searing heat of desire to the quiet tenderness of longing, each one a shell cast from the restless sea of feeling. The poet’s preface invites listeners to look beyond surface glitter and explore the deeper currents that move every heart. Whether you are a seasoned romantic or a curious newcomer, the collection offers a fresh, unapologetic view of love’s many faces.

Among the selections, a few stand out for their bold imagination: one summons the magnetic pull of historic heroines, another captures the raw anguish of loss, while a third pits the tumult of emotion against cold reason in a striking metaphor. A further piece hints at love’s power to transform skepticism into belief, using simple yet resonant language. The poems are illustrated with delicate art, adding a visual echo to the lyrical voice.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (94K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2005-09-30

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Ella Wheeler Wilcox

1850–1919

Beloved for her memorable lines on joy, sorrow, love, and resilience, this American poet reached a huge popular audience in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her work combines plainspoken feeling with an upbeat, inspirational spirit that kept readers returning for generations.

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