Second April: WEEDS

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

Weeds is a collection of poems by Edna St. Vincent Millay, published in 1923. The poems explore themes of love, loss, and nature, as well as the human experience. Millay's work is known for its lyrical beauty and her ability to capture the essence of a moment. In Weeds, Millay's poems are often set in the natural world, and she uses the imagery of plants and flowers to explore the complexities of life. The collection includes some of Millay's most famous works, such as "Renascence" and "The Ballad of the Harp-Weaver." Weeds 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 · 125 words

First lines

White with daisies and red with sorrel

And empty, empty under the sky! --

Life is a quest and love a quarrel -- Here is a place for me to lie.

Daisies spring from damned seeds, And this red fire that here I see Is a worthless crop of crimson weeds, Cursed by farmers thriftily.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Edna St. Vincent Millay
Date: 1921 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Feminism, Modernism
Length: 125 words
Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Poetry — Second April: WEEDS is a collection of poems written by Edna St. Vincent Millay, making poetry the most relevant genre.
Romanticism — The poems in Second April: WEEDS are written in a romantic style, focusing on themes of love, nature, and beauty.
Feminism — Edna St. Vincent Millay was a prominent feminist poet, and many of her poems in Second April: WEEDS explore feminist themes.
Modernism — Second April: WEEDS was published in 1921, making it a modernist work of literature.