The Bean-Stalk is a collection of poems by Edna St. Vincent Millay, published in 1922. The poems explore themes of love, loss, and the beauty of nature. The collection begins with a poem about a bean-stalk, which serves as a metaphor for the journey of life. The poem is followed by a series of love poems, which explore the joys and sorrows of love. The collection also includes poems about nature, such as “The White-Throated Sparrow” and “The Wind in the Trees.” The collection ends with a poem about death, which serves as a reminder of the fragility of life. Throughout the collection, Millay’s use of imagery and language creates a vivid and powerful portrait of the human experience.
By Edna St. Vincent Millay · First published 1921 · Genre: Fantasy, Poetry, Romance