Second April: EXILED
Exiled is a collection of poems by Edna St. Vincent Millay, published in 1920. The poems explore themes of love, loss, and exile, as well as the beauty of nature. Millay's work is known for its lyrical beauty and her ability to capture the emotions of her subjects. In Exiled, Millay reflects on the pain of being separated from a beloved, the joy of finding a new home, and the beauty of the natural world. The collection includes some of Millay's most famous works, such as "Renascence" and "The Ballad of the Harp-Weaver." Exiled is a timeless collection of poetry that speaks to the heart of anyone who has ever felt the pain of exile.
By Edna St. Vincent Millay · First published 1921 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Drama · 294 words
First lines
Searching my heart for its true sorrow,
This is the thing I find to be:
That I am weary of words and people, Sick of the city, wanting the sea;
Wanting the sticky, salty sweetness Of the strong wind and shattered spray; Wanting the loud sound and the soft sound Of the big surf that breaks all day.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Edna St. Vincent Millay
- Date: 1921 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
- Length: 294 words
- Structure: 1 section, 11 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)
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- Poetry — Second April: EXILED is a book of poetry written by Edna St. Vincent Millay, a renowned poet.
- Romance — The book contains romantic themes, such as love, longing, and heartache.
- Drama — The book contains dramatic elements, such as conflict, tension, and tragedy.
- Fantasy — The book contains elements of fantasy, such as the use of magical and mythical creatures.
Tags
American poetry · anchors · bobbing · breaks · caught · city · day · handle · happy · hear · heart · hold
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- Second April: JOURNEY (1921)
- Second April: EEL-GRASS (1921)
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