Second April: ELEGY

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

ELEGY is a collection of poems by Edna St. Vincent Millay, published in 1923. The poems explore themes of love, loss, and mortality, and are written in a variety of poetic forms. The collection includes some of Millay's most famous works, such as "Dirge Without Music," "What Lips My Lips Have Kissed," and "The Ballad of the Harp-Weaver." The poems are often lyrical and romantic, and explore the beauty and tragedy of life. The collection is a powerful and moving exploration of the human experience, and a testament to Millay's skill as a poet.

By Edna St. Vincent Millay · First published 1921 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Modernism · 275 words

First lines

Let them bury your big eyes

In the secret earth securely,

Your thin fingers, and your fair, Soft, indefinite-colored hair, -- All of these in some way, surely, From the secret earth shall rise; Not for these I sit and stare, Broken and bereft completely; Your young flesh that sat so neatly On your little bones will sweetly Blossom in the air.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Edna St. Vincent Millay
Date: 1921 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Modernism, Feminism
Length: 275 words
Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Poetry — Second April: ELEGY is a book of poetry written by Edna St. Vincent Millay.
Romanticism — The book is written in a romantic style, with themes of love, nature, and emotion.
Modernism — The book is written in a modernist style, with themes of alienation, fragmentation, and the search for meaning.
Feminism — The book is written from a feminist perspective, exploring themes of gender, power, and identity.