Period Piece: Ella Wheeler Wilcox And Her Times

By Jenny Ballou

Book Overview

Period Piece: Ella Wheeler Wilcox And Her Times is a biography written by Jenny Ballou about the life and times of Ella Wheeler Wilcox, a popular American poet and journalist who lived from 1850 to 1919. The book provides a detailed account of Wilcox's personal and professional life, including her childhood, education, marriage, and literary career. It also explores the cultural and historical context in which Wilcox lived, including the women's suffrage movement, the rise of spiritualism, and the social changes of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Through anecdotes, letters, and other primary sources, Ballou paints a vivid picture of Wilcox's life and the world in which she lived, offering insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by women of her era. Overall, Period Piece is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the life and work of Ella Wheeler Wilcox, as well as the social and cultural history of the late 19th and early 20th centuries in America.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163176575
• ISBN13: 9781163176573
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"