“Ah! Up then from the ground sprang I And hailed the earth with such a cry As is not heard save from a man Who has been dead, and lives again. About the trees my arms I wound; Like one gone mad I hugged the ground; I raised my quivering arms on high; I laughed and laughed into the sky.”
Quote by Edna St. Vincent Millay
Work
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
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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