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Elegy Before Death
Edna St. Vincent Millay
Edna St. Vincent Millay
Eel-Grass


No matter what I say,
All that I really love
Is the rain that flattens on the bay,
And the eel-grass in the cove;
The jingle-shells that lie and bleach
At the tide-line, and the trace
Of higher tides along the beach:
Nothing in this place.
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Edna St. Vincent Millay --

Edna St. Vincent Millay

1892-02-22 — 1950-10-19 · Rockland

Edna St. Vincent Millay was a prominent American poet and playwright, celebrated for her lyrical verse and her passionate, often rebellious, spirit. A leading voice of the "Lost Generation," her work captured the zeitgeist of the Jazz Age with its themes of love, freedom, social injustice, and the complexities of modern life. Millay's skillful use of traditional forms, such as the sonnet, combined with her bold modern sensibilities, earned her widespread acclaim and a devoted readership.

Awards (2)
1943
Frost Medal

Poetry award given by the Poetry Society of America, recognizing a poetic work or body of work by an American poet.

1923
Pulitzer Poetry

Recognizes excellence in poetry published by American authors in the previous year. It is one of the most prestigious awards in United States literature, celebrating the art and impact of poetry.

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