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Quote by Edna St. Vincent Millay

“It's not true that life is one damn thing after another; it is one damn thing over and over.”

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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