Second April: SPRING
Spring is a collection of poems by Edna St. Vincent Millay, published in 1923. The poems explore themes of love, nature, and mortality, and are written in a variety of poetic forms. Millay's work is known for its lyrical beauty and its exploration of the human experience. In Spring, Millay's poems are often set in the natural world, and explore the beauty of the changing seasons. The collection includes some of Millay's most famous works, such as "Renascence," "The Ballad of the Harp-Weaver," and "First Fig." Millay's work is often praised for its vivid imagery and its ability to capture the beauty of the natural world. Spring is a timeless collection of poetry that will continue to inspire readers for generations to come.
By Edna St. Vincent Millay · First published 1921 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Feminism · 132 words
First lines
To what purpose, April, do you return again?
Beauty is not enough.
You can no longer quiet me with the redness Of little leaves opening stickily.
I know what I know. The sun is hot on my neck as I observe The spikes of the crocus.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Edna St. Vincent Millay
- Date: 1921 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Feminism, Nature Writing
- Length: 132 words
- Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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- Poetry — Second April: SPRING is a book of poetry written by Edna St. Vincent Millay.
- Romanticism — The book is written in a romantic style, with themes of love, nature, and beauty.
- Feminism — The book is written by a female author and contains themes of female empowerment and independence.
- Nature Writing — The book contains many references to nature and the beauty of the natural world.
Tags
American poetry · apparent · april · babbling · beauty · brains · crocus · cup · death · earth · eaten · flight
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