“Death devours all lovely things.”
Quote by Edna St. Vincent Millay
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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