Edna St. Vincent Millay
6 books
About the Author
Edna St. Vincent Millay, born in 1892 in Rockland, Maine, was a trailblazing American poet whose lyrical voice captured the spirit of rebellion and romance in the early 20th century. Winning the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1923 for her collection The Harp Weaver and Other Poems, Millay's work often explored themes of love, nature, and the fleeting nature of youth with a bold, sensual intensity that challenged societal norms. Raised in a single-parent household that nurtured her literary talents, she attended Vassar College and later became a central figure in Greenwich Village's bohemian scene. Her sonnets and ballads, infused with wit and emotional depth, continue to resonate, influencing generations of writers and readers. Millay's legacy as a feminist icon and master of verse endures through anthologies like The Selected Poetry of Edna St. Vincent Millay (Modern Library Torchbearers), which showcases her enduring contributions to American literature.
Common genres
Writing style
lyrical
witty
sensual
Books by Edna St. Vincent Millay
