Second April: CHORUS

Name: Second April: CHORUS
Author: Edna St. Vincent Millay

Chorus is a collection of poetry by Edna St. Vincent Millay, published in 1930. The collection is divided into three sections: "Chorus of Young Men," "Chorus of Old Men," and "Chorus of Women." The poems explore themes of love, death, and the passage of time. Millay's work is characterized by its lyrical beauty and its exploration of the human condition. The collection includes some of her most famous works, such as "Recuerdo," "The Ballad of the Harp-Weaver," and "Dirge for the Dead." Chorus is a timeless collection of poetry that speaks to the heart and soul of its readers.

By Edna St. Vincent Millay · First published 1921 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Feminism · 66 words

First lines

Give away her gowns,

Give away her shoes;

She has no more use For her fragrant gowns; Take them all down, Blue, green, blue, Lilac, pink, blue, From their padded hangers; She will dance no more In her narrow shoes; Sweep her narrow shoes From the closet floor.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Edna St. Vincent Millay
Date: 1921 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Feminism, Modernism
Length: 66 words
Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
Reading fit: Difficult (College Level)

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Poetry — Second April: CHORUS is a collection of poems written by Edna St. Vincent Millay, making poetry the most relevant genre.
Romanticism — The poems in Second April: CHORUS are written in a romantic style, making Romanticism the second most relevant genre.
Feminism — Second April: CHORUS is written by a female author and contains themes of female empowerment, making Feminism the third most relevant genre.
Modernism — Second April: CHORUS was written in the early 20th century, making Modernism the fourth most relevant genre.