The Englishman and Other Poems

"The Englishman and Other Poems" by Ella Wheeler Wilcox is a collection that uses powerful word pictures and strong feelings to look at big ideas such as love, what it means to be human, and problems in society. The poems often think about how people fit into the larger universe. In "The Englishman," Wilcox thinks about what makes a country special, showing that even people who seem serious on the outside can be kind and giving. Other poems make us think about moving forward and what it means to be human, pushing us to accept new things and find what's real. Wilcox also talks about women's roles and what society expects of them, showing she really cares about making things better and helping people feel strong. Through her special way of seeing the world, she tells a story that makes us think hard about our own lives and the world around us.