To S. M by Edna St. Vincent Millay

Name: To S. M
Author: Edna St. Vincent Millay

The poem is a sonnet that explores the theme of unrequited love. The speaker addresses a person, S.M., expressing their deep emotional connection and longing for this individual. Despite the intensity of their feelings, the speaker acknowledges that they will never be able to fully express or act on them, implying that S.M. does not return their affections.

By Edna St. Vincent Millay · First published 1922 · Genre: Poetry, Romantic, Historical · 93 words

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Work type: Poem
Author: Edna St. Vincent Millay
Date: 1922 CE
Language: English
Genres: Poetry, Romantic, Historical
Length: 93 words
Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Poetry — The work is written in verse, with a rhythmic and lyrical quality typical of poetry.
Romantic — The work expresses deep emotional connection and longing, characteristic of the romantic genre.
Historical — The work references historical figures such as Helen, Cleopatra, Sappho, Cressid, and Dido, indicating a historical context.