Project Gutenberg 2004-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 97 Wilcox, Ella Wheeler 1850 1919 Wheeler, Ella Poems of Purpose Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. Transcribed from the 1919 Gay and Hancock edition by David Price "Poems of Purpose" by Ella Wheeler Wilcox is a collection of poetry produced in the early 20th century, reflecting on various aspects of life, love, and human experience. This book explores themes such as happiness, the search for purpose, societal expectations, and the complexities of relationships. It presents a thoughtful examination of life's motivations, encouraging readers to find meaning and fulfillment in their existence. The collection is structured around numerous poems that address deeply personal and universal topics, often juxtaposing the innocence of youth with the harsh realities of adulthood. For instance, in "A Good Sport," Wilcox illustrates the regrets that come from impulsive decisions made in youth, emphasizing the importance of making conscious choices. Other poems investigate the roles of women, societal norms, and human connections, such as in "Love" and "The Unwed Mother to the Wife," where she addresses themes of motherhood and societal judgment. Throughout the work, Wilcox's lyrical style encourages readers to contemplate their values and the impact of their choices on themselves and others. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en American poetry PS Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 135412 135318 2024-10-03T09:58:33.961247 2023-10-03T08:58:04.018626 text/html text/html 133994 2014-08-14T14:04:45 text/html 317183 2014-08-14T14:07:47 text/html application/zip 332351 2024-10-03T09:58:39.975227 application/epub+zip 330130 2024-10-03T09:58:35.686234 application/epub+zip 78426 2024-10-03T09:58:34.747239 application/epub+zip 403607 2024-10-03T09:58:42.597201 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 364475 2024-10-03T09:58:38.691220 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 109931 2022-09-03T12:41:47.852381 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 107618 107571 2024-10-03T09:58:33.225263 2023-10-03T08:58:03.378616 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 107329 2014-08-14T14:04:33 text/plain; charset=utf-8 40589 2014-08-14T14:07:47 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 19373 2024-10-03T09:58:42.727196 application/rdf+xml 11492 2024-10-03T09:58:34.827227 image/jpeg 2089 2024-10-03T09:58:34.787239 image/jpeg 319954 2024-10-03T09:58:33.984255 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia