Ella Wheeler Wilcox: A Mini-Biography Edition

Ella Wheeler Wilcox was an American poet, journalist, and lecturer who was born in 1850 and died in 1919. She was a prolific writer, publishing over 2,000 poems, as well as several books of prose. Her work was often characterized by its romantic and sentimental themes, and she was one of the most popular poets of her day.

Custer and Other Poems (annotated): Ella Wheeler Wilcox Mini Biography Edition

by Ella Wheeler Wilcox

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Early Life and Career

Ella Wheeler Wilcox was born in Johnstown Center, Wisconsin, on November 5, 1850. Her father was a farmer and her mother was a schoolteacher. Wilcox began writing poetry at a young age, and her first poem was published in a local newspaper when she was just 14 years old.

In 1880, Wilcox married Robert Wilcox, a traveling salesman. The couple moved to New York City, where Wilcox began to publish her poems in magazines and newspapers. In 1883, she published her first book of poetry, Poems of Passion.

Success and Popularity

Wilcox's poems quickly became popular, and she soon became one of the most well-known poets in America. She published several more books of poetry, including Poems of Pleasure (1887),Maurine (1888),and The Heart of a Woman (1899).

Wilcox's poems were often characterized by their romantic and sentimental themes. She wrote about love, loss, and heartbreak, and her poems often expressed the emotions of women. Her work resonated with readers, and she became known as the "poet of the people."

Wilcox also wrote several books of prose, including The World's Best Poetry (1894),Poems of Cheer (1899),and How to Be Happy Though Married (1911). She also lectured extensively throughout the United States and Europe.

Death and Legacy

Wilcox died in New York City on October 30, 1919. She was 68 years old. Wilcox was a prolific writer, and she left behind a large body of work. Her poems have been translated into over 20 languages, and she is still considered one of the most popular poets of her day.

Ella Wheeler Wilcox was a talented poet, journalist, and lecturer who made a significant contribution to American literature. Her poems were often characterized by their romantic and sentimental themes, and she was one of the most popular poets of her day. Wilcox's work continues to be enjoyed by readers today.

Additional Resources

* The Ella Wheeler Wilcox Society: https://www.ellawheelerwilcox.org/ * The Poetry Foundation: https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poets/ella-wheeler-wilcox * The Internet Archive: https://archive.org/details/poetreesewilcox00wilcuoft

Custer and Other Poems (annotated): Ella Wheeler Wilcox Mini Biography Edition

by Ella Wheeler Wilcox

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2280 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	97 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

FREE