Poems

Poems

by Edna St. Vincent Millay

This volume gathers poems by Edna St. Vincent Millay, published in 1923, the year she became the third woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. The collection features a range of lyrical poems, showcasing Millay's mastery of form, particularly the sonnet. Known for her exploration of themes of love, loss, and the human condition, Millay's poems often reflect the sensibilities of the modern era, with a focus on personal experience and introspection.

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Edna St. Vincent Millay was an American lyrical poet and playwright. Encouraged to read the classics at home, she was too rebellious to make a success of formal education, but she won poetry prizes f...

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