Life Waves

Life Waves

by Frances Cook Steen

In "Life Waves," Frances Cook Steen offers a collection of poems that capture the essence of the tumultuous decade leading up to and following World War I. With keen insight, she explores personal and collective experiences, reflecting on the profound impact of war and social change. Steen's poignant verses resonate with the complexities of human emotion and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.

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