02095cam a22003133u 4500 55032 UtSlPG 20260610134252.0 m cr n 260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Doten, Lizzie, 1827-1913 Poems of Progress Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2017 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2017-07-02 Produced by Larry B. Harrison, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Poems of Progress" by Lizzie Doten is a collection of poetry written in the late 19th century. The work delves into themes of spirituality, human experience, and the eternal quest for truth and understanding, likely drawing inspiration from the author's involvement in the Spiritualist movement. Through her verses, Doten explores complex emotions and societal issues, reflecting a belief in the transformative power of love and the potential of the human spirit. At the start of the collection, the author addresses the reader with a "Declaration of Faith," firmly asserting her commitment to Spiritualism and the positive impact it has had on society. She defends the movement against criticisms, stressing its focus on the purification of the human spirit and the importance of love and compassion. The opening portion establishes a philosophical foundation for the poems to follow, which will likely explore the interplay between life, death, and the essence of existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified American poetry -- 19th century Spiritualism -- Poetry https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55032 95864 95864