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.
Poems of Passion
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Ella Wheeler Wilcox
A collection of love poems. (Summary by Joy Chan)
Poems of Power
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This is a volume in a series of books of poetry by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. This time, the theme is "Power". - Summary by Carolin
Six Bad Husbands and Six Unhappy Wives
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This is a collection of six short stories, each of them illustrating that even a marriage which looks perfect from the outside can be sabota…
A Woman of the World: Her Counsel to Other People's Sons and Daughters
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Did you ever contemplate a carreer as a journalist, or to get married? Do you have problems with your children, parents, or colleagues? Do y…
Love's Language
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LibriVox volunteers bring you 15 recordings of Love's Language, by Ella Wheeler Wilcox.This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for March 17…
The Heart of the New Thought
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A new book of original essays by this gifted woman dealing with The New Thought in practice. It deals with the practice of New Thought in ou…
Solitude (Wilcox)
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"Laugh, and the world laughs with you;. . Weep, and you weep alone;For the sad old earth must borrow its mirth,. . But has trouble enou…
True Culture
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LibriVox volunteers bring you 14 recordings of True Culture by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. This was the Weekly Poetry project for December 16, 2012…
Poems of Optimism
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This is a volume of Poems by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. The topic of this volume is "optimism". - Summary by Carolin
Poems of Pleasure
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This is another volume in Ella Wheeler Wilcox's famous series of poetry. This volume bears the topic "pleasure". - Summary by Car…
Domestic Bliss
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This scene of 'Domestic Bliss' is from Poems of Cheer by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. (Pub 1914) - Summary by David Lawrence
In The Long Run
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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…
Art and Heart
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This special poetry collection was assembled to celebrate the first anniversary of the creation of LibriVox. LibriVox volunteers bring you 3…
Poems of Sentiment
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This is a volume of poems by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. This time, the topic is "Sentiment". - Summary by Carolin
Poems of Cheer
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Ella Wheeler Wilcox
This is another volume in Ella Wheeler Wilcox's series. This time, the topic is "Cheer". - Summary by Carolin
The Age of the Motored Things
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LibriVox volunteers bring you 13 recordings of The Age of the Motored Things by Ella Wheeler Wilcox.This was the Fortnightly Poetry project…
Poems of Experience
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This is another volume of Ella Wheeler Wicox's famous series. This time, the topic is Experience. The short play The New Hawaiian Girl is in…
Poems of Purpose
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This is a volume of poems by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, published in 1919. - Summary by Carolin
Life (Wilcox Version)
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The following statement expresses Wilcox's unique blending of New Thought, Spiritualism, and a Theosophical belief in reincarnation: "A…
The Past
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LibriVox volunteers bring you 21 recordings of The Past by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. This was the Weekly Poetry project for February 20, 2011.Ell…