Edna St. Vincent Millay Poetry Collection, Early Poems 1912-1923: Renascence, Second April, A Few Figs from Thistles, The Harp-Weaver and Other Poems

Four books in one! In one volume, four of Edna St. Vincent Millay's ground-breaking poetry collection, published during the early phase of her career. Featured in this volume are the following four collection: Renascence and Other Poems (originally published in 1917) Second April (originally published in 1921) A Few Figs From Thistles (originally published in 1922) The Harp-Weaver and Other Poems (originally published in 1923) The early part of Millay's remarkable career featured many of her most critically acclaimed and popularly celebrated works, including First Fig, Renascence, I, Being Born a Woman and Distressed, What Lips My Lips Have Kissed, Euclid Alone Has Looked on Beauty Bare, The Ballad of the Harp-Weaver, and The Penitent. This collection is an essential addition to any poetry-lover's library. Edna St. Vincent Millay (1892-1950) was an American poet, playwright, and feminist who is remembered for her lyrical and often sensuous poetry. Born in Rockland, Maine, Millay was the daughter of a nurse and a schoolteacher. She was educated at Vassar College, where she won the college’s dramatic club prize. After college, she moved to New York City and became a regular contributor to the popular magazines of the day. Millay’s first volume of poetry, Renascence, was published in 1912 and was widely praised for its lyrical quality and its passionate exploration of love and death. Her later works, such as The Lamp and the Bell (1921) and The Harp-Weaver and Other Poems (1923), which won her the Pulitzer Prize, further established her reputation as a major poet. Millay was also known for her strong feminist stance, which was evident in her poem “Justice Denied in Massachusetts” (1917), which protested the inequality of women’s rights in the state. Her works also include plays, such as Aria da Capo (1919), and books of sonnets, such as Fatal Interview (1931). Millay was an influential poet of the early twentieth century and her works remain popular to this day. Her poetry is known for its strong language, vivid imagery, and lyrical beauty. Her feminist and social justice perspectives continue to resonate with readers. Millay’s works continue to be studied and celebrated by readers, scholars, and fans alike.
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Author/Artist:Millay, Edna St. Vincent
Binding: Paperback
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