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“I know what my heart is like Since your love died: It is like a hollow ledge Holding a little pool Left there by the tide, A little tepid pool, Drying inward from the edge.”

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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Book:The Collected Poetry of Edna St. Vincent Millay

Source: The Collected Poetry of Edna St. Vincent Millay

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