Project Gutenberg 2005-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 146 Wilcox, Ella Wheeler 1850 1919 Wheeler, Ella Poems of Optimism Reading ease score: 82.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. Transcribed from the 1919 Gay and Hancock edition by David Price "Poems of Optimism" by Ella Wheeler Wilcox is a collection of poetry published in the early 20th century, specifically during the period around the First World War. This book captures a sense of hope and resilience amidst the turmoil of war and societal challenges, reflecting on themes of peace, love, and the human spirit. Wilcox’s work is well noted for its motivational verses encouraging readers to embrace positivity in their lives. The poetry within "Poems of Optimism" addresses a range of topics, mainly focusing on the impact of war and the pursuit of a better world. The collection features poems that explore emotions tied to conflict, such as sacrifice and loss, while also advocating for love and beauty as essential forces in life. Wilcox frequently employs vivid imagery and poignant reflections that resonate with the reader, emphasizing the need for compassion and the interconnectedness of all humanity. Through various verses, the poet invites contemplation on the deeper meanings behind personal and collective struggles, ultimately seeking to uplift and inspire a commitment to optimism and humanitarianism. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Poetry PS Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Poetry 137297 137204 2024-10-03T13:22:24.355722 2023-10-04T04:06:59.490957 text/html text/html 136134 2014-07-20T08:35:44 text/html 382876 2014-07-20T08:39:01 text/html application/zip 397796 2024-10-03T13:22:32.222666 application/epub+zip 394680 2024-10-03T13:22:27.006685 application/epub+zip 78747 2024-10-03T13:22:25.523705 application/epub+zip 449756 2024-10-03T13:22:34.686655 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 431460 2024-10-03T13:22:30.364717 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 116962 2022-09-04T05:56:43.043632 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 107166 107119 2024-10-03T13:22:23.595755 2023-10-04T04:06:58.853963 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 106873 2014-07-20T08:35:39 text/plain; charset=utf-8 39896 2014-07-20T08:39:01 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 19084 2024-10-03T13:22:34.818666 application/rdf+xml 11542 2024-10-03T13:22:25.816701 image/jpeg 2526 2024-10-03T13:22:25.690695 image/jpeg 385910 2024-10-03T13:22:24.378761 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