Project Gutenberg 2004-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 118 Wilcox, Ella Wheeler 1850 1919 Wheeler, Ella Poems of Purpose 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.) Reading ease score: 83.4 (6th grade). Easy to read. en American poetry PS Text Category: Poetry 135535 2025-07-03T08:16:07.433379 text/html 133994 2014-08-14T14:04:45 text/html 332426 2025-07-03T08:16:12.697381 application/epub+zip 330141 2025-07-03T08:16:08.925407 application/epub+zip 78447 2025-07-03T08:16:08.100384 application/epub+zip 403803 2025-07-03T08:16:15.043383 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 364485 2025-07-03T08:16:11.567381 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 109931 2022-09-03T12:41:47.852381 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 107618 2025-07-03T08:16:06.893385 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 107329 2014-08-14T14:04:33 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 18364 2025-07-03T08:16:15.167327 application/rdf+xml 11492 2025-07-03T08:16:08.175392 image/jpeg 2089 2025-07-03T08:16:08.138374 image/jpeg 40589 2014-08-14T14:07:47 application/octet-stream application/zip 317183 2014-08-14T14:07:47 application/octet-stream application/zip 319996 2025-07-03T08:16:07.453360 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