Poems of Experience

" Poems of Experience by Ella Wheeler Wilcox" is a collection of poetry published in the early 20th century, likely in the 1910s. The book explores a range of themes related to human emotion, personal growth, social issues, and reflections on life and death. It offers insight into the author's views on love, spirituality, and the challenges faced by individuals in society. The collection contains various poems that reflect on personal and universal experiences, often encouraging readers to seek strength in adversity and to embrace the power of love and self-discovery. Wilcox touches upon the complexities of love and relationships in poems like "At Bay" and "The Birth of Jealousy," while also addressing societal issues through works such as "The Voice of the Voiceless" and "Battle Hymn of the Women." The poet's passion for social justice is palpable, as she emphasizes themes of equality, progress, and the struggles of women. Overall, the collection serves as both a personal reflection and a call to action, urging readers to ponder their purpose and the impact of their actions on the world around them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Ella Wheeler Wilcox was an American author and poet. Her works include the collection Poems of Passion and the poem "Solitude", which contains the lines "Laugh, and the world laughs with you; weep, and you weep alone." Her autobiography, The Worlds and I, was published in 1918, a year before her death.