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Arthur Davison Ficke (1883–1945) was an American playwright, poet, and Japanese art expert. One of America's most famous sonnet writers, he was widely regarded as a “poet's poet” and influenced many other poets of his time. First published in 1916, he co-wrote “Spectra” under the pseudonym Anne Knish. Originally written as a farce of a type of then-famous experimental verse, the assortment of odd poetry surprisingly garnered a great deal of attention and ultimately overshadowed...
| Автор | Anne Knish |
“The Wood's Edge – Legends and Fairy Tales of Edna St.Vincent Millay” is a fantastic collection of poetry written by Edna St.Vincent Millay. The poems are all related to mythology, folklore, or legend, and include the titular poem “The Wood's Edge”. Celebrated for their lyrical beauty, Millay's poems are infused with fiery romance and the youthful spirit that would become a characteristic of her writing. Contents include: “Daphne”, “The Bean-Stalk”, “Passer Mortuus Est”, “Elaine”,...
| Автор | Edna St. Vincent Millay |
First published in 1921, “Second April” is a fantastic collection of poetry written by Edna St. Vincent Millay. Contents include: “Spring”, “City Trees”, “The Blue-Flag in the Bog”, “Journey”, “Eel-Grass”, “Elegy Before Death”, “The Bean-Stalk”, “Weeds”, “Passer Mortuus Est”, “Pastoral”, “Assault”, “Travel”, “Low-Tide”, “Song of a Second April”, “Rosemary”, “The Poet and His Book”, “Alms”, etc. A profound collection that explores wild realities and modern sensibilities through traditional forms...
| Автор | Edna St. Vincent Millay |
“The Little Ghost – And Other Poems on Grief and Healing” is a collection of poems by Edna St. Vincent Millay all connected through the theme of death and dealing with loss. Celebrated for their lyrical beauty, Millay's poems are infused with fiery romance and the youthful spirit that would become a characteristic of her writing. Contents include: “The Little Ghost”, “The Shroud”, “Sonnet III”, “Sonnet V”, “Sonnet V”, “Sonnet VIII”, “Sonnet II”, “Sonnet XI”, “Sonnet XII”, “To S. M. If He...
| Автор | Edna St. Vincent Millay |
This vintage book contains a comprehensive guide to learning Gaelic. Gaelic refers to the group of languages spoken by the Gaels, or to any one of the languages individually. Designed for the beginner, this volume presents the fundamental elements and grammar in an easy-to-understand way, making it perfect for those wishing to learn the language. Contents include: “An Introduction to Gaelic”, “The Alphabet”, “Verb and Consonant Sounds”, “Verb 'To Be' Present Independent Tense”, “Verb...
| Автор | Anon |
Edna St. Vincent Millay (1892–1950) was an American playwright, Pulitzer Prize-winning lyrical poet, and feminist activist. One of the most celebrated poets in American history, Millay is hailed as the twentieth century's most skillfull sonnet writers who expertly married modern attitudes with traditional forms of expression. “Kin to Sorrow – The Self Reflections of Edna St. Vincent Millay” contains 22 beautiful poems by Millay, with each connected to emotions. Celebrated for their lyrical...
| Автор | Edna St. Vincent Millay |
Edna St. Vincent Millay (1892–1950) was an American playwright, Pulitzer Prize-winning lyrical poet, and feminist activist. One of the most celebrated poets in American history, Millay is hailed as the twentieth century's most skilful sonnet writers who expertly married modern attitudes with traditional forms of expression. Though most famous for her poetry, she was an accomplished playwright and wrote numerous successful plays and verse dramas. First published in 1921, “Two Slatterns and a...
| Автор | Edna St. Vincent Millay |
“Afternoon on a Hill – Love Letters to Nature” is a beautiful collection of poetry by Edna St. Vincent Millay all connected through the theme of nature and its beauty. Celebrated for their lyrical beauty, Millay's poems are infused with fiery romance and the youthful spirit that would become a characteristic of her writing. Contents include: “The Death of Autumn”, “Exiled”, “Inland”, “Alms”, “Low-Tide”, “Assault”, “Pastoral”, “Weeds”, “The Bean-Stalk”, “Eel-Grass”, “City Trees”, “Spring”,...
| Автор | Edna St. Vincent Millay |
Edna St. Vincent Millay (1892–1950) was an American playwright, Pulitzer Prize-winning lyrical poet, and feminist activist. One of the most celebrated poets in American history, Millay is hailed as the twentieth century's most skilful sonnet writers who expertly married modern attitudes with traditional forms of expression. First published in 1923, “The Poet and His Book” contains some of Millay's best poetry, including: “Renascence”, “God’s World”, “Afternoon on a Hill”, “Journey”,...
| Автор | Edna St. Vincent Millay |
