About this book
Age of the Motored Things by Ella Wheeler Wilcox propels listeners into a spirited encounter with turn-of-the-century life, where poetry meets the new machines of modernity.
This poetry collection captures Wilcox’s plainspoken, rhyming style as she reflects on progress, technology, love, work, and moral purpose during an era of rapid industrial change. Written by one of America’s most popular poets, the verses blend optimism and social observation—examining how the “motored” world reshapes human feeling, labor, and the search for meaning. With accessible language and memorable cadence, Wilcox balances celebration of innovation with gentle ethical questions, offering snapshots of everyday emotion alongside broader cultural commentary. The work sits at the crossroads of late-19th to early-20th-century literature, when machines and modern life inspired both wonder and concern.
Ideal for listeners who enjoy classic poetry, historical perspectives on modernity, or uplifting, musical verse, this audiobook brings Wilcox’s lively, heartfelt poems to life. Age of the Motored Things is perfect for fans of literary poetry and anyone curious about how an earlier age imagined the future.
