Edna St Vincent Millay by Edna St Vincent Millay
Step into the world of Edna St. Vincent Millay, the groundbreaking poet whose work of fierce independence and lyrical beauty continue to resonate today.
From 'The Ballad of the Harp-Weaver' to 'What My Lips Have Kissed, and Where and Why', this collection of over 100 poems brings together Mllay's most compelling verse, exploring themes of death and grief, love and passion, individualism, and the beauty found in nature.
Often ahead of its time, Millay's writing contnues to inspire new generations of readers and fans of feminist literature and poetry.
Edna St. Vincent Millay (1892-1950) was an American poet and playwright, celebrated for her lyrical, passionate verse. Known for her bold themes of love, feminism, and freedom, she won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1923. Millay's work is characterized by emotional intensity and innovative use of form. Pelé Cox is a poet, performance artist and film maker. She holds an MA in creative writing from the University of East Anglia, under the tutelage of Andrew Motion (then Poet Laureate). She has been Poet in Residence at Tate Modern, the Royal Academy of Arts, Keats-Shelley House and the British School at Rome, and is a visiting tutor at the University of Westminster, London. Her verse "Cento" appears as a frieze on the four walls of Building 7 at Chelsea Barracks, London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781835553671 |
| ISBN 10 | 1835553672 |
| Title | Edna St Vincent Millay |
| Author | Edna St Vincent Millay |
| Series | Gemini Gift Women's Poetry Ser |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Gemini Books Group Ltd |
| Year published | 2025-10-09 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
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