Edna St. Vincent Millay

Edna St. Vincent Millay (1892–1950) was an American poet and playwright. Throughout her career, Millay was considered one of the most successful and revered poets of her time, known for both her dramatic works and her lyric verse. Some of her most famous poetry collections include A Few Figs From Thistles, Second April, and The Ballad of the Harp-Weaver. She won the Pulitzer Prize in 1923 for her poem "Ballad of the Harp-Weaver," making her the first woman to win the award. 
  • Flowers of Evil
    Flowers of Evil
    Flowers of Evil Charles Baudelaire
    Publication Date: Mar 19, 2024
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