Poems of passion

Exploring the depths of human emotion through verse

Ella Wheeler Wilcox - Collection Open culture

62 pages, parution le 09/03/2024

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"Poems of Passion" by Ella Wheeler Wilcox is a collection of poems that delves into the complexities of human emotions, particularly focusing on love and its multifaceted nature. The collection, first published in 1883, is a testament to Wilcox's ability to capture the intensity and variety of feelings associated with love, from its fiery beginnings to its melancholic ends. The poems explore themes such as the fleeting nature of passion, the enduring quality of true love, and the inevitable changes that time brings to relationships. Wilcox's work is characterized by its emotional depth and lyrical beauty, often reflecting on the paradoxes of love and the human condition. The collection includes notable poems like "Delilah," "Ad Finem," "Conversion," and "Communism," each offering a unique perspective on love's power and its influence on the human soul. Wilcox's preface to the collection reveals her intention to address the "grand passion" of love, responding to public demand for her love poems, which had been omitted from previous collections. Her work is both celebrated and critiqued for its candid exploration of love's complexities, making "Poems of Passion" a significant contribution to the literary world. The collection not only highlights Wilcox's poetic prowess but also her understanding of the human heart, making it a timeless exploration of love's many forms.

Caractéristiques techniques

	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Openculture
Auteur(s)	Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Collection	Open culture
Parution	09/03/2024
Nb. de pages	62
Format	17 x 22
Couverture	Broché
Poids	114g
EAN13	9791041988174