“Tiresome heart, forever living and dying, House without air, I leave you and lock your door. Wild swans, come over the town, come over The town again, trailing your legs and crying!”
Quote by Edna St. Vincent Millay
Work
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
Author
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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