“The younger generation forms a country of its own. It has no geographical boundaries. I've talked with young Hungarians in Budapest, with young Italians in Rome, with young Frenchmen in Paris, and with young people all over. ... These young people are going to do things. They are going to change things.”
Quote by Edna St. Vincent Millay
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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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