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“Now the autumn shudders In the rose's root. Far and wide the ladders Lean among the fruit. Now the autumn clambers Up the trellised frame, And the rose remembers The dust from which it came. Brighter than the blossom On the rose's bough Sits the wizened orange, Bitter berry now; Beauty never slumbers; All is in her name; But the rose remembers The dust from which it came.”

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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
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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