The Death of Autumn is a collection of poems by Edna St. Vincent Millay, published in 1923. The collection is divided into three sections: “The Death of Autumn,” “The Return of Spring,” and “The Coming of Summer.” The poems in the collection explore themes of death, loss, and renewal. Millay’s use of imagery and symbolism to explore these themes is particularly striking. In “The Death of Autumn,” for example, she uses the metaphor of a dying season to explore the idea of mortality. In “The Return of Spring,” she uses the image of a blooming flower to explore the idea of rebirth and renewal. The collection also contains several of Millay’s most famous poems, including “Renascence,” “The Ballad of the Harp-Weaver,” and “The Return of Spring.” These poems are some of the most beloved of Millay’s work, and they demonstrate her skill as a poet. The Death of Autumn is a powerful and moving collection of poems that explore themes of death, loss, and renewal. Millay’s use of imagery and symbolism to explore these themes is particularly striking, and her poems are some of the most beloved of her work.
By Edna St. Vincent Millay · First published 1921 · Genre: Poetry, Drama, Romance