02273cam a22003493u 4500 75026 UtSlPG 20260610134733.0 m cr n 260607r20251908utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 08031174 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Gibson, Charles, 1874-1954 The wounded Eros Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2025 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2025-01-03 Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.) "The Wounded Eros" by Charles Gibson is a collection of sonnets written in the early 20th century. The poems depict the intense emotional landscape of unrequited love and the internal struggles of a heart yearning for connection and acceptance. The speaker, likely a persona for Gibson himself, reflects on the beauty and agony inherent in romantic pursuits, illustrating the timeless themes of desire, longing, and heartbreak. At the start of the collection, the speaker wrestles with the pain of unreturned affection while celebrating the beauty of the beloved. He expresses his emotional turmoil through vivid imagery and metaphors, capturing both the joy and melancholy of love. As he navigates his feelings, he reveals a deep vulnerability, oscillating between hope and despair, showcasing his desire for a connection that remains just out of reach. Each sonnet serves as a heartfelt exploration of love's complexities, suggesting that the journey of longing is as profound and intricate as love itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Boston: Published by the Author, 1908 American poetry -- 20th century Sonnets Braithwaite, William Stanley, 1878-1962 https://babel.hathitrust.org/cgi/pt?id=loc.ark:/13960/t6834b032&seq=16 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/75026 115751 115751