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“I, being born a woman and distressed By all the needs and notions of my kind, Am urged by your propinquity to find Your person fair, and feel a certain zest To bear your body's weight upon my breast; So subtly is the fume of life designed, To clarify the pulse and cloud the mind, And leave me once again undone, possessed. Think not for this, however, the poor treason Of my stout blood against my staggering brain, I shall remember you with love, or season My scorn with pity, - let me make it plain: I find this frenzy insufficient reason For conversation when we meet again.”

Quote by Edna St. Vincent Millay

Book:Edna St. Vincent Millay: Selected Poems

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Edna St. Vincent Millay: Selected Poems

Edna St. Vincent Millay: Selected Poems is a compilation of works that highlight the poetic talent of Edna St. Vincent Millay, known for her expressive and often romantic verses. The collection includes a variety of her poems, demonstrating her skill in capturing the nuances of human emotion and the beauty of nature. more

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Edna St. Vincent Millay

American poet, known for her lyrical and free verse poetry. Her poems are characterized by their deep portrayal of nature, love, and the female experience. Millay won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1923, becoming the first woman to receive the award. more

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