Second April: CITY TREES
City Trees is a collection of poems by Edna St. Vincent Millay, published in 1921. The poems explore themes of nature, love, and mortality, and are written in a variety of poetic forms. The collection includes some of Millay's most famous works, such as "Renascence" and "The Ballad of the Harp-Weaver." The poems are often lyrical and romantic, and explore the beauty of the natural world and the power of love. Millay's work is often praised for its vivid imagery and its ability to capture the essence of the human experience. City Trees is a timeless collection of poetry that will continue to inspire readers for generations to come.
By Edna St. Vincent Millay · First published 1921 · Genre: Poetry, Nature Writing, Romanticism · 88 words
First lines
The trees along this city street,
Save for the traffic and the trains,
Would make a sound as thin and sweet As trees in country lanes.
And people standing in their shade Out of a shower, undoubtedly Would hear such music as is made Upon a country tree.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Edna St. Vincent Millay
- Date: 1921 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Nature Writing, Romanticism, Fiction
- Length: 88 words
- Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The book is written by Edna St. Vincent Millay, a renowned poet, and the title suggests that the book is a collection of poems.
- Nature Writing — The title of the book includes the word 'trees', suggesting that the book may explore the natural world and the relationship between humans and nature.
- Romanticism — The title of the book includes the word 'April', which is often associated with romance and love.
- Fiction — The book may contain fictional stories or characters, as it is not a non-fiction work.
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American poetry · air · city · country · dumb · hear · lanes · leaves · music · people · save · shade