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The Edna St. Vincent Millay Collection

This collection includes a selection of Millay's most celebrated poems, such as 'Renascence,' 'The Love Song,' and 'The Harp-Weaver,' as well as her essays and letters, offering a deep insight into her creative process and personal life. more

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Edna St. Vincent Millay
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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“Marriage is like a golden ring in a chain, whose beginning is a glance and whose ending is eternity.”

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