In "Age of the Motored Things" by Ella Wheeler Wilcox, readers are taken on a journey through a rapidly changing world as the era of the horse and carriage gives way to the age of the automobile. Through a series of thought-provoking and insightful poems, Wilcox captures the excitement, fear, and wonder that accompany this technological revolution.

Her poems explore the impact of the automobile on society, from the freedom it brings to the dangers it poses. Wilcox beautifully illustrates the way in which this new mode of transportation reshapes daily life, relationships, and even our understanding of time and space.

While some poems highlight the joys of speeding down open roads and the thrill of exploration, others caution against the potential dangers of reckless driving and the loss of connection to nature. Wilcox's evocative language and vivid imagery make each poem a captivating read, inviting readers to reflect on their own relationship with technology and progress.

Overall, "Age of the Motored Things" is a thought-provoking and engaging collection that offers a unique perspective on the intersection of technology and human experience. Wilcox's insight and creativity shine through in each poem, making this a truly captivating read for anyone interested in the ways in which innovation shapes our world.

Book Description:
LibriVox volunteers bring you 13 recordings of The Age of the Motored Things by Ella Wheeler Wilcox.This was the Fortnightly Poetry project for October 6, 2013.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.A popular poet rather than a literary poet, in her poems she expresses sentiments of cheer and optimism in plainly written, rhyming verse. Her world view is expressed in the title of her poem "Whatever Is—Is Best".None of Wilcox's works were included by F. O. Matthiessen in The Oxford Book of American Verse, but Hazel Felleman chose no fewer than fourteen of her poems for Best Loved Poems of the American People, while Martin Gardner selected "Solitude" and "The Winds of Fate" for Best Remembered Poems.