Second April: PASSER MORTUUS EST

Name: Second April: PASSER MORTUUS EST
Author: Edna St. Vincent Millay

Passer Mortuus Est is a collection of poems 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 the themes of death, mortality, and the passing of time. The second part of the collection is a series of longer poems that explore the 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 poems are written in a lyrical and romantic style, and are full of imagery and emotion. Passer Mortuus Est is a powerful and moving collection of poetry that speaks to the human experience of mortality and the beauty of life.

By Edna St. Vincent Millay · First published 1921 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Feminism · 66 words

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Death devours all lovely things;

Lesbia with her sparrow

Shares the darkness, -- presently / Every bed is narrow.

Unremembered as old rain / Dries the sheer libation, / And the little petulant hand / Is an annotation.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Edna St. Vincent Millay
Date: 1921 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Feminism, Modernism
Length: 66 words
Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs

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Poetry — Second April: PASSER MORTUUS EST is a book of poetry written by Edna St. Vincent Millay, a renowned American poet.
Romanticism — The book contains many themes of romanticism, such as love, nature, and the beauty of the human spirit.
Feminism — The book contains many feminist themes, such as the power of women and the importance of female autonomy.
Modernism — The book contains many modernist elements, such as a focus on the individual and a rejection of traditional forms and conventions.