Ella Wheeler Wilcox

Ella Wheeler Wilcox was an American poet and author born on November 5, 1850, in Johnstown, Wisconsin. She grew to prominence in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, captivating audiences with her heartfelt verse and keen insights into the human experience. Wilcox's work often explored themes of love, life, and the power of positive thinking, reflecting her belief in the transformative nature of optimism. Her most famous poem, "Solitude," begins with the memorable lines, "Laugh, and the world laughs with you; weep, and you weep alone," capturing her ability to connect deeply with her readers.

Throughout her prolific career, Wilcox published numerous poems, essays, and novels, becoming a beloved figure in American literature. Her approachable style and relatable themes make her work a pleasure to read, even today. If you're curious about her unique perspective and the lyrical beauty of her writing, take a moment to explore her collection in this app. You might find that her words resonate with you just as they have with countless others over the years.

Christmas Fancies

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 5
A popular poet rather than a literary poet, in her poems she expresses sentiments of cheer and optimism in plainly written, rhyming verse. H…

Conversion

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 5
Among the twelve hundred poems which have emanated from my too prolific pen there are some forty or fifty which treat entirely of that emoti…

In The Long Run

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 3.5
LibriVox volunteers bring you 14 recordings of In The Long Run by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. This was the Weekly Poetry project for July 11th, 201…

Life (Wilcox Version)

Read by LibriVox Volunteers
The following statement expresses Wilcox's unique blending of New Thought, Spiritualism, and a Theosophical belief in reincarnation: "A…

True Culture

Read by LibriVox Volunteers
LibriVox volunteers bring you 14 recordings of True Culture by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. This was the Weekly Poetry project for December 16, 2012…

Sun Shadows

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 5
Ella Wheeler Wilcox was an American author and poet. Her best-known work was Poems of Passion. This Weekly Poem is taken from her collection…

A Maiden To Her Mirror

Read by LibriVox Volunteers
LibriVox volunteers bring you 16 recordings of A Maiden To Her Mirror by Ella Wheeler Wilcox.This was the Weekly Poetry project for March 7,…

Poems of Sentiment

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 3.8
This is a volume of poems by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. This time, the topic is "Sentiment". - Summary by Carolin

Maurine and Other Poems

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.5
This is a volume of earlier poetry by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. The Title poem, Maurine, is a narrative poem about the tragedy and happiness of t…

Solitude (Wilcox)

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 3.7
Solitude by Ella Wheeler Wilcox explores the profound emotional landscape of human experience through the lens of poetry. This poignant piec…

A Warning

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 3.9
LibriVox volunteers bring you 19 recordings of A Warning by Ella Wheeler Wilcox.This was the Weekly Poetry project for November 15, 2020. …

How Salvator Won and Other Recitations

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 2
Ella Wheeler Wilcox is an American poet known for her popular lyrics that capture positive and uplifting themes. This volume is quite divers…

Poems of Cheer

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.8
This is another volume in Ella Wheeler Wilcox's series. This time, the topic is "Cheer". - Summary by Carolin

Knowledge

Read by LibriVox Volunteers
LibriVox volunteers bring you 15 recordings of Knowledge by Ella Wheeler Wilcox.This was the Weekly Poetry project for September 22, 2024. …

The Brave Highland Laddies

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 3.5
LibriVox volunteers bring you 7 recordings of The Brave Highland Laddies by Ella Wheeler Wilcox.This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for …

Custer, and Other Poems

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4
This is a volume of poems by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. The final poem of this volume is an epic narrative poem glorifying the life and deeds of G…

The Kingdom of Love

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 3
This is a volume of poetry by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, named after the poem 'the Kingdom of Love'. - Summary by Carolin

Compassion

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4
Ella Wheeler Wilcox was an American author and poet. Her works include Poems of Passion and Solitude, which contains the lines "Laugh,…

New Thought Pastels

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.5
This is a volume of poems by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. While the volume is relatively small, it has been reprinted many times and gained quite so…

A Solar Eclipse

Read by LibriVox Volunteers
A commemoration of the recent solar eclipse is presented in this week's group reading. - Summary by David Lawrence

< 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 >