Period Piece: Ella Wheeler Wilcox And Her Times (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781432579098)

Period Piece: Ella Wheeler Wilcox And Her Times is a biographical book written by Jenny Ballou about the life of Ella Wheeler Wilcox, a popular American poet and journalist who lived during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book provides a detailed account of Wilcox's life, including her childhood, family background, education, and career as a writer. It also explores the social and cultural context of the times in which Wilcox lived, including the women's suffrage movement, the rise of the middle class, and the changing attitudes towards gender roles.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of Wilcox's life and work. It includes numerous quotes from Wilcox's poetry and writings, as well as anecdotes and stories from her personal life. The author also draws on historical research and interviews with Wilcox's descendants and other experts to provide a rich and nuanced portrait of this influential figure.Overall, Period Piece: Ella Wheeler Wilcox And Her Times is a fascinating and engaging read for anyone interested in the life and work of this important American writer, as well as the social and cultural history of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Jenny Ballou
ISBN-10: 1432579096
ISBN-13: 9781432579098
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 03/01/2007
Pages: 352
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.14lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.79d