Ella Wheeler Wilcox: A Sentimental Poetess and Optimistic Spirit
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The Life of Ella Wheeler Wilcox Ella Wheeler Wilcox, a renowned American poetess and journalist, was born on November 5, 1850, in Johnstown, Wisconsin. One of her most famous works is "Poems of Passion," and she gained recognition for her unique style characterized by romanticism, optimism, and sentimentality. She passed away in 1918, leaving behind a legacy of inspirational and passionate poetry. Style and Themes Ella Wheeler Wilcox's poetry exudes optimism and joyfulness, often written in plain rhyming verses. While she was compared to Walt Whitman due to the passionate emotions she poured into her works, she maintained a traditional poetic style. Her verses were known to be shaded with eroticism, and her most famous poem "Solitude" includes the well-known line "Laugh, and the world laughs with you." Exploring Spiritualism and New Thought After her marriage in 1884, Wilcox became interested in new thought, spiritualism, and theosophy. She was dedicated t…