Nothing but Stones by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
The novel revolves around the life of a young woman who marries a wealthy man to escape poverty, but soon realizes that her husband's wealth has not brought her happiness. Instead, she feels trapped and unfulfilled, longing for a deeper connection with nature and humanity. As she navigates her loveless marriage, she begins to question the values of the society she lives in, where material possessions are prized over emotional connections and personal growth.
By Ella Wheeler Wilcox · First published 1885 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical · 477 words
First lines
I think I never passed so sad an hour, / Dear friend, as that one at the church to-night. / The edifice from basement to the tower / Was one resplendent blaze of coloured light. / Up through broad aisles the stylish crowd was thronging, / Each richly robed like some king's bidden guest. / "Here will I bring my sorrow and my longing," / I said, "and here find rest."
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Nothing but Stones is listed on Textopian as a poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, dated 1885 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Ella Wheeler Wilcox
- Date: 1885 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Philosophical, Social Commentary, Epistolary
- Length: 477 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The text is structured in verse and employs poetic devices such as rhyme and meter.
- Religious — Themes of worship, creeds, and spiritual reflection are central to the narrative.
- Philosophical — The work explores deep questions about the purpose of pain and the nature of true solace.
- Social Commentary — The text critiques societal norms and the superficiality of social rituals.
Tags
Poetry · American Literature · Romanticism · Nature · Philosophy · Spirituality · Meditation · Contemplation · Solitude · Self-Discovery · Inner Strength · Emotional Depth