
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.
Language
en
Duration
~1 hours (94K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2005-09-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

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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