Ella Wheeler Wilcox's "True Culture" is a thought-provoking examination of the true essence of culture and civilization. Through a series of essays and reflections, Wilcox challenges readers to ask themselves what it truly means to be cultured.

Wilcox delves into various aspects of culture, including art, literature, music, and manners, exploring how these elements shape our understanding of the world around us. She also emphasizes the importance of moral and spiritual education, arguing that true culture goes beyond mere aesthetics and requires a deep sense of empathy and compassion for others.

The book is filled with insightful observations and timeless wisdom that will resonate with readers of all backgrounds. Wilcox's writing is eloquent and persuasive, and her message is one that is as relevant today as it was when the book was first published. "True Culture" is a must-read for anyone interested in delving deeper into the meaning of culture and how it can enrich our lives.

Book Description:
14 recordings of True Culture by Ella Wheeler Wilcox. This was the Weekly Poetry project for December 16, 2012.

Ella Wheeler Wilcox was an American author and poet. Her best-known work was Poems of Passion. Her most enduring work was "Solitude", which contains the lines: "Laugh, and the world laughs with you; Weep, and you weep alone". Her autobiography, The Worlds and I, was published in 1918, a year before her death. (