Project Gutenberg 2003-01-01 Public domain in the USA. 104 Wilcox, Ella Wheeler 1850 1919 Wheeler, Ella Maurine and Other Poems Transcribed from the 1910 Gay and Hancock edition by David Price "Maurine and Other Poems" by Ella Wheeler Wilcox is a collection of poems, with the first part focusing on a narrative set during the late 19th century. The introduction presents a vivid poetic tale centered around the protagonist Maurine La Pelle and her relationships, particularly with her friend Helen Trevor and the enigmatic Vivian Dangerfield. The themes of friendship, love, and the complexities of human emotions set a romantic backdrop against the lush imagery of summer. The opening of "Maurine" introduces Maurine as she enjoys a serene morning, engaging in sewing while reflecting on her life and the arrival of her friend Helen. When Vivian arrives, their playful banter reveals tension and underlying romantic feelings, as both Maurine and Helen seem drawn to him. The conversations delve into women’s friendships and the scrutiny of love, setting the stage for deeper emotional revelations and conflicts. This initial part captures a moment in time before the more complicated feelings awaken, giving readers a glimpse into the characters' dynamics and the themes of love and sacrifice that are likely to unfold in the subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) file:///public/vhost/g/gutenberg/html/files/3665/3665-h/images/covers.jpg Reading ease score: 84.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. en American poetry PS Text Category: Poetry 237274 2025-07-02T08:12:27.535016 text/html 246133 2014-07-15T17:26:55 text/html 459087 2025-07-02T08:12:37.555039 application/epub+zip 457458 2025-07-02T08:12:30.852007 application/epub+zip 130569 2025-07-02T08:12:29.184000 application/epub+zip 553355 2025-07-02T08:12:40.412938 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 507998 2025-07-02T08:12:34.760011 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 182876 2022-09-02T11:07:24.949622 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 204643 2025-07-02T08:12:26.749070 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 204309 2014-07-15T17:26:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18229 2025-07-02T08:12:40.548960 application/rdf+xml 15877 2025-07-02T08:12:29.281026 image/jpeg 3063 2025-07-02T08:12:29.232997 image/jpeg 78163 2014-07-15T17:30:55 application/octet-stream application/zip 441652 2014-07-15T17:30:55 application/octet-stream application/zip 443326 2025-07-02T08:12:27.564065 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia