Second April: SONNETS

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

Sonnets is a collection of sonnets written by Edna St. Vincent Millay, one of the most celebrated poets of the twentieth century. The collection includes some of her most famous sonnets, such as “Renascence” and “First Fig.” The sonnets explore themes of love, loss, and mortality, and are written in a variety of poetic forms, including Petrarchan, Shakespearean, and Spenserian sonnets. Millay’s sonnets are known for their lyrical beauty and emotional intensity, and this collection is a must-read for any fan of her work.

By Edna St. Vincent Millay · First published 1921 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Feminism · 1,667 words

First lines

We talk of taxes, and I call you friend; Well, such you are, -- but well enough we know How thick about us root, how rankly grow Those subtle weeds no man has need to tend, That flourish through neglect, and soon must send Perfume too sweet upon us and overthrow Our steady senses; how such matters go We are aware, and how such matters end. Yet shall be told no meagre passion here; With lovers such as we forevermore Isolde drinks the draught, and Guinevere Receives the Table's ruin through her door, Francesca, with the loud surf at her ear, Lets fall the colored book upon the floor.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Edna St. Vincent Millay
Date: 1921 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Feminism, Modernism
Length: 1,667 words
Structure: 1 section, 13 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Difficult (10th-12th Grade)

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Poetry — The title of the book, 'Second April: SONNETS', indicates that the book is a collection of sonnets, which is a type of poetry.
Romanticism — The author, Edna St. Vincent Millay, is known for her romantic poetry, which is a genre of literature that emphasizes emotion and individualism.
Feminism — Millay was a prominent feminist poet, and her works often explore themes of gender equality and female empowerment.
Modernism — Millay's works are often considered to be part of the modernist movement, which was a literary movement that focused on themes of alienation, fragmentation, and disillusionment.