Second April: MEMORIAL TO D. C

Name: Second April: MEMORIAL TO D. C
Author: Edna St. Vincent Millay

Memorial to D.C. is a collection of poems by Edna St. Vincent Millay, published in 1923. The poems are a tribute to the memory of her late husband, Eugen Boissevain, who died in 1923. The collection is divided into two parts: the first part is a series of elegies, in which Millay expresses her grief and longing for her husband; the second part is a series of love poems, in which she celebrates their relationship and the joy they shared. The poems are written in a variety of styles, from traditional sonnets to free verse, and explore themes of love, loss, and remembrance. The collection is a powerful and moving tribute to a beloved husband and a lasting testament to the power of love.

By Edna St. Vincent Millay · First published 1921 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Memoir · 30 words

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Oh, loveliest throat of all sweet throats,

Where now no more the music is, / With hands that wrote you little notes / I write you little elegies!

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Work type: Poem
Author: Edna St. Vincent Millay
Date: 1921 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romance, Memoir, Literary Fiction
Length: 30 words
Structure: 1 section, 2 paragraphs

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Poetry — Second April: MEMORIAL TO D. C is a book of poetry written by Edna St. Vincent Millay. The book is composed of a series of poems that explore themes of love, loss, and remembrance.
Romance — The poems in Second April: MEMORIAL TO D. C explore themes of love and loss, making it a romantic work.
Memoir — The poems in Second April: MEMORIAL TO D. C are written in a personal and reflective style, making it a memoir-like work.
Literary Fiction — Second April: MEMORIAL TO D. C is a work of literary fiction, as it is a collection of poems that explore themes of love, loss, and remembrance in a poetic and lyrical style.