Second April: WRAITH
Wraith is a collection of poetry by Edna St. Vincent Millay, published in 1923. The collection is divided into two parts, the first of which is a series of sonnets that explore the themes of love, death, and the passage of time. The second part of the collection is a series of longer poems that explore the themes of nature, mortality, and the human condition. Millay's work is known for its lyrical beauty and its exploration of the human experience. Wraith is a powerful and moving collection of poetry that will leave readers with a sense of awe and wonder.
By Edna St. Vincent Millay · First published 1921 · Genre: Poetry, Romance, Fantasy · 194 words
First lines
"Thin Rain, whom are you haunting,
That you haunt my door?"
-- Surely it is not I she's wanting; Someone living here before -- "Nobody's in the house but me: You may come in if you like and see."
Thin as thread, with exquisite fingers, -- Have you seen her, any of you? -- Grey shawl, and leaning on the wind, And the garden showing through?
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Edna St. Vincent Millay
- Date: 1921 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Romance, Fantasy, Drama
- Length: 194 words
- Structure: 1 section, 8 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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- Poetry — Second April: WRAITH is a collection of poems written by Edna St. Vincent Millay, making poetry the most relevant genre.
- Romance — Many of the poems in Second April: WRAITH explore themes of love and romance, making it a relevant genre.
- Fantasy — The title of the book, Second April: WRAITH, suggests a fantastical element, making fantasy a relevant genre.
- Drama — The poems in Second April: WRAITH often explore intense emotions and situations, making drama a relevant genre.
Tags
American poetry · curious · door · exquisite · eyes · fingers · garden · glimmering · grey · haunt · haunting · hear
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