Second April: THE LITTLE HILL

Name: Second April: THE LITTLE HILL
Author: Edna St. Vincent Millay

The Little Hill is a collection of poems by Edna St. Vincent Millay, published in 1936. The poems explore themes of love, loss, and nature, and are written in a variety of poetic forms. The collection includes some of Millay's most famous works, such as "Renascence" and "The Ballad of the Harp-Weaver." The poems are often lyrical and romantic, and explore the beauty of the natural world. The collection also includes some of Millay's more political works, such as "Justice Denied in Massachusetts," which speaks out against the death penalty. The Little Hill is a timeless collection of poetry that speaks to the human experience.

By Edna St. Vincent Millay · First published 1921 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Feminism · 143 words

First lines

OH, here the air is sweet and still,

And soft's the grass to lie on;

And far away's the little hill They took for Christ to die on.

And there's a hill across the brook, And down the brook's another; But, oh, the little hill they took, -- I think I am its mother!

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Work type: Poem
Author: Edna St. Vincent Millay
Date: 1921 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Feminism, Modernism
Length: 143 words
Structure: 1 section, 7 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Poetry — Second April: THE LITTLE HILL is a collection of poems written by Edna St. Vincent Millay. The book is composed of a variety of poetic forms, including sonnets, ballads, and odes, and explores themes of love, nature, and mortality.
Romanticism — Second April: THE LITTLE HILL is a romantic work, as it explores themes of love, nature, and mortality in a lyrical and emotive style. Millay's writing is characterized by its use of vivid imagery and passionate language.
Feminism — Second April: THE LITTLE HILL is a feminist work, as it explores themes of female empowerment and autonomy. Millay's writing is characterized by its use of strong female protagonists and its celebration of female strength and resilience.
Modernism — Second April: THE LITTLE HILL is a modernist work, as it explores themes of alienation and existentialism. Millay's writing is characterized by its use of stream-of-consciousness and its exploration of the human condition.