Second April: WILD SWANS

Name: Second April: WILD SWANS
Author: Edna St. Vincent Millay

Wild Swans is a collection of poems by Edna St. Vincent Millay, published in 1923. The collection is divided into three sections, each of which explores a different theme. The first section, “The Ballad of the Harp-Weaver,” is a narrative poem about a poor woman who works hard to provide for her family. The second section, “The Land of the Lost,” is a series of poems about the loss of innocence and the search for meaning in life. The third section, “The King’s Daughter,” is a series of love poems about a woman’s longing for a lost love. Throughout the collection, Millay’s lyrical language and vivid imagery create a powerful and moving portrait of love, loss, and longing.

By Edna St. Vincent Millay · First published 1921 · Genre: Poetry, Romanticism, Feminism · 77 words

First lines

I looked in my heart while the wild swans went over.

And what did I see I had not seen before?

Only a question less or a question more; Nothing to match the flight of wild birds flying.

Tiresome heart, forever living and dying, House without air, I leave you and lock your door.

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Work type: Poem
Author: Edna St. Vincent Millay
Date: 1921 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romanticism, Feminism, Modernism
Length: 77 words
Structure: 1 section, 5 paragraphs
Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Poetry — Second April: WILD SWANS is a collection of poems written by Edna St. Vincent Millay, making poetry the most relevant genre.
Romanticism — The poems in Second April: WILD SWANS are written in a romantic style, focusing on themes of love, nature, and emotion.
Feminism — Second April: WILD SWANS contains poems that explore feminist themes, such as the power of women and the importance of female autonomy.
Modernism — Second April: WILD SWANS is written in a modernist style, with an emphasis on experimentation and the exploration of new ideas.