02294cam a22003013u 4500 37132 UtSlPG 20260610133839.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Alma-Tadema, Laurence, 1865?-1940 Songs of Womanhood Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-08-19 E-text prepared by Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/toronto) "Songs of Womanhood" by Laurence Alma-Tadema is a collection of poetry that explores the themes of childhood, girlhood, and womanhood, likely written in the early 20th century. This lyrical work delves into the emotional landscape of women through various stages of life, emphasizing intimate experiences and reflections on love, motherhood, and the passage of time. The collection serves as an exploration of personal identity and societal roles within the broader context of femininity. The poems within "Songs of Womanhood" are divided into sections that capture different facets of a woman's life, from the innocence of childhood to the complexities of adulthood. The early poems focus on tender moments and thoughts from childhood, celebrating the beauty of youth and the bond between mothers and daughters. As the collection progresses, the themes shift towards love and personal challenges, expressing the struggles and joys of romantic relationships and societal expectations. The later pieces delve into deeper existential reflections and the emotional scars that come with love and loss, ultimately painting a multifaceted picture of womanhood that resonates with both tenderness and resilience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/37132 77972 77972