Elaine is a collection of poems by Edna St. Vincent Millay, published in 1923. The poems explore themes of love, loss, and mortality, as well as the beauty of nature. The title poem, "Elaine," is a narrative poem about a woman who is in love with a man who is not interested in her. The poem follows Elaine as she struggles to come to terms with her unrequited love and her own mortality. Other poems in the collection explore similar themes, such as the fragility of life, the power of love, and the beauty of nature. The collection is considered to be one of Millay's most important works, and it has been praised for its lyrical beauty and emotional depth.
By Edna St. Vincent Millay · First published 1921 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Feminism