Second April: EPITAPH

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

Epitaph is a collection of poetry by Edna St. Vincent Millay, published in 1923. The collection is divided into two parts, the first of which is a series of sonnets that explore themes of death, mortality, and the afterlife. The second part of the collection is a series of longer poems that explore themes of love, loss, and the beauty of nature. The collection is a reflection of Millay's own life experiences, and her struggles with depression and mortality. The collection is a powerful and moving exploration of the human condition, and a testament to Millay's skill as a poet.

By Edna St. Vincent Millay · First published 1921 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Feminism · 39 words

First lines

Heap not on this mound

Roses that she loved so well;

Why bewilder her with roses, That she cannot see or smell? She is happy where she lies With the dust upon her eyes.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Edna St. Vincent Millay
Date: 1921 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Feminism, Modernism
Length: 39 words
Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Poetry — Second April: EPITAPH is a collection of poems written by Edna St. Vincent Millay.
Romanticism — The poems in Second April: EPITAPH are heavily influenced by the Romanticism movement, with its focus on emotion, nature, and the individual.
Feminism — Edna St. Vincent Millay was a prominent feminist poet, and her work in Second April: EPITAPH reflects her feminist views.
Modernism — Second April: EPITAPH is written in a modernist style, with its focus on the individual and its rejection of traditional forms and structures.