TY - BOOK AU - Wilcox,Ella Wheeler TI - The Kingdom of Love AV - PS PY - 2003/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - American poetry N1 - Release date is 2003-01-01; Transcribed from the 1909 Gay and Hancock edition by David Price; Original publication data not identified N2 - "The Kingdom of Love" by Ella Wheeler Wilcox is a collection of poems written during the early 20th century. The poems explore themes of love, loss, and the human experience, often reflecting on the complexities of relationships and the deep yearning for connection. Wilcox’s work delves into the emotional landscapes of her characters, celebrating love's beauty while also acknowledging its challenges. At the start of the collection, the titular poem "The Kingdom of Love" introduces the journey of a seeker in pursuit of love. The speaker sets out with hope, encountering various figures who represent different aspects of life—dreams, passions, wealth—only to realize that true love lies in the simple comforts of home. This theme of discovery and the profound realization of where true fulfillment resides continues throughout the opening, setting the tone for the rest of the collection, where love is depicted in various lyrical forms, blending the heartfelt with the philosophical. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/3628 ER -