Poetry Book Club: Collected Poems of Edna St. Vincent Millay
June 30 @ 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Our poetry selection for June is Collected Poems by Edna St. Vincent Millay. If you haven’t already, please complete the form and be sure to purchase your copy at Scholar & Scribe to read beforehand…and get 10% off when you do!
Millay, winner in 1923 of the second annual Pulitzer Prize for Poetry, was a daring, versatile writer whose work includes plays, essays, short stories, and songs. She infused new life into traditional poetic forms, bringing hope to a generation of youth disillusioned by the political and social upheaval of the First World War. She ventured fearlessly beyond familiar poetic subjects to tackle political injustice, social discrimination, and feminist themes like women’s sexuality in her poems and prose.
Yet this collection of classic American poetry is still decisively modern in its message, and it continues to resonate with readers facing personal and moral issues that defy the test of time: romantic love, loss, betrayal, compassion for one another, social equality, patriotism, and the stewardship of the natural world.
This invaluable compendium of her work is not only an essential addition to any collection of the world’s most moving and memorable poetry but an unprecedented look into the life of Millay.
This is a great opportunity to share your thoughts and connect with fellow book lovers. We look forward to seeing you there!