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Second April - Exploring love nature and time through lyrical verses - cover

Second April - Exploring love nature and time through lyrical verses

Edna St Vincent Millay

Publisher: Good Press

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In "Second April," Edna St. Vincent Millay masterfully explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human emotion through vivid imagery and lyrical verse. This collection, published in 1918, showcases Millay's signature style, characterized by its musicality and emotional depth, as she navigates the intersections of personal experience and universal truths. Each poem resonates with a modernist sensibility, deftly combining romantic elements with a poignant realism that reflects the post-World War I era's disillusionment and yearning for renewal. Edna St. Vincent Millay, an acclaimed 20th-century American poet, emerged as a powerful voice for women's rights and freedom, often challenging societal norms. Millay'Äôs diverse experiences'Äîfrom her bohemian lifestyle in New York'Äôs Greenwich Village to her early encounters with feminism and independence'Äîprofoundly influenced her poetic voice. The beauty and anguish depicted in "Second April" embody her passionate spirit and acute observations about life, love, and the transient nature of beauty. This collection is highly recommended for readers who seek to immerse themselves in the emotional depth of poetry. Millay'Äôs deft craftsmanship invites readers to reflect on their own experiences of love and loss, making "Second April" a timeless exploration of the human condition that resonates even today.
Available since: 08/12/2023.
Print length: 21 pages.

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