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Age of the Motored Things

Age of the Motored Things

Written by: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
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 Join LibriVox volunteers as they present 13 captivating recordings of The Age of the Motored Things by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. This collection was part of the Fortnightly Poetry project for October 6, 2013. Wilcox, an influential American author and poet, is best known for her work Poems of Passion and her timeless poem Solitude, which famously states, Laugh, and the world laughs with you; Weep, and you weep alone. Her autobiography, The Worlds and I, was published in 1918, just a year before her passing. Celebrated for her optimistic and straightforward rhymes, Wilcoxs poetry resonates with heartfelt sentiments. Though her works were not included in F. O. Matthiessens The Oxford Book of American Verse, they found a cherished place in collections like Hazel Fellemans Best Loved Poems of the American People and Martin Gardners Best Remembered Poems. Experience the uplifting essence of Wilcoxs poetry in this delightful audio anthology.Copyright Culture and Heritage classics
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  • 013 - The Age of the Motored Things - Read by TK

    013 - The Age of the Motored Things - Read by TK
    Feb 17 2026
    Join LibriVox volunteers as they present 13 captivating recordings of The Age of the Motored Things by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. This collection was part of the Fortnightly Poetry project for October 6, 2013. Wilcox, an influential American author and poet, is best known for her work Poems of Passion and her timeless poem Solitude, which famously states, Laugh, and the world laughs with you; Weep, and you weep alone. Her autobiography, The Worlds and I, was published in 1918, just a year before her passing. Celebrated for her optimistic and straightforward rhymes, Wilcoxs poetry resonates with heartfelt sentiments. Though her works were not included in F. O. Matthiessens The Oxford Book of American Verse, they found a cherished place in collections like Hazel Fellemans Best Loved Poems of the American People and Martin Gardners Best Remembered Poems. Experience the uplifting essence of Wilcoxs poetry in this delightful audio anthology.
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    2 mins
  • 012 - The Age of the Motored Things - Read by MC

    012 - The Age of the Motored Things - Read by MC
    Feb 17 2026
    Join LibriVox volunteers as they present 13 captivating recordings of The Age of the Motored Things by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. This collection was part of the Fortnightly Poetry project for October 6, 2013. Wilcox, an influential American author and poet, is best known for her work Poems of Passion and her timeless poem Solitude, which famously states, Laugh, and the world laughs with you; Weep, and you weep alone. Her autobiography, The Worlds and I, was published in 1918, just a year before her passing. Celebrated for her optimistic and straightforward rhymes, Wilcoxs poetry resonates with heartfelt sentiments. Though her works were not included in F. O. Matthiessens The Oxford Book of American Verse, they found a cherished place in collections like Hazel Fellemans Best Loved Poems of the American People and Martin Gardners Best Remembered Poems. Experience the uplifting essence of Wilcoxs poetry in this delightful audio anthology.
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    2 mins
  • 011 - The Age of the Motored Things - Read by LLW

    011 - The Age of the Motored Things - Read by LLW
    Feb 17 2026
    Join LibriVox volunteers as they present 13 captivating recordings of The Age of the Motored Things by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. This collection was part of the Fortnightly Poetry project for October 6, 2013. Wilcox, an influential American author and poet, is best known for her work Poems of Passion and her timeless poem Solitude, which famously states, Laugh, and the world laughs with you; Weep, and you weep alone. Her autobiography, The Worlds and I, was published in 1918, just a year before her passing. Celebrated for her optimistic and straightforward rhymes, Wilcoxs poetry resonates with heartfelt sentiments. Though her works were not included in F. O. Matthiessens The Oxford Book of American Verse, they found a cherished place in collections like Hazel Fellemans Best Loved Poems of the American People and Martin Gardners Best Remembered Poems. Experience the uplifting essence of Wilcoxs poetry in this delightful audio anthology.
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    2 mins
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