Renascence and Other Poems

Name: Renascence and Other Poems
Author: Edna St. Vincent Millay

Renascence and Other Poems is a collection of poetry by Edna St. Vincent Millay, first published in 1912. The collection includes some of Millay’s most famous works, including the title poem “Renascence” and “The Ballad of the Harp-Weaver.” The poems explore themes of love, loss, and the beauty of nature. Millay’s writing is characterized by its lyrical quality and her use of vivid imagery. The collection is considered to be one of the most important works of modern American poetry.

By Edna St. Vincent Millay · First published 1912 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Feminism · 23 chapters · 6,212 words

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Thou art not lovelier than lilacs,--no,

Nor honeysuckle; thou art not more fair

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Work type: Novel
Author: Edna St. Vincent Millay
Date: 1912 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Feminism, Modernism
Length: 6,212 words
Structure: 23 chapters, 889 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Poetry — The title of the book is 'Renascence and Other Poems', indicating that the primary genre of the book is poetry.
Romanticism — The book is written by Edna St. Vincent Millay, a poet associated with the Romanticism movement.
Feminism — Millay was a prominent feminist poet, and her work often explores themes of gender and female empowerment.
Modernism — Millay's work is often considered to be part of the Modernism movement, which was characterized by a rejection of traditional forms and a focus on the individual experience.