Edna St. Vincent Millay
Into the World's Great Heart: Selected Letters of Edna St. Vincent Millay
Into the World's Great Heart: Selected Letters of Edna St. Vincent Millay
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Edna St. Vincent Millay's letters, spanning from 1900 to 1950, provide a glimpse into her inner life, interests, and social justice commitments. The collection, edited by Timothy F. Jackson, includes unpublished correspondence and early poem versions, offering new insights into her creative process.
Format: Hardback
Length: 464 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2023
Publisher: Yale University Press
Edna St. Vincent Millay, a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and playwright, left behind a remarkable collection of letters that span her entire life. These letters, meticulously curated based on archival research, offer a captivating glimpse into the inner world of this talented artist. From her early years until the final year of her life, Millay's correspondence reveals a diverse range of interests, including world literature, music, horse racing, and her unwavering commitment to gender equality and social justice.
The collection, edited by Timothy F. Jackson, includes previously unpublished correspondence, as well as letters that contain early versions of her poems. These revelations shed light on Millay's creative process and the influences that shaped her work. Jackson's thoughtful introduction and notes provide valuable insights, while a foreword by Millay's literary executor, Holly Peppe, adds an additional layer of appreciation.
Millay's letters are not only a testament to her artistic brilliance but also to her keen observations on her inner life and the world around her. Her words resonate with contemporary concerns, making her a valuable contribution to American literature in the first half of the twentieth century. Through her letters, readers gain a deeper understanding of the complexities of human emotions, societal challenges, and the pursuit of artistic expression.
This annotated selection of Edna St. Vincent Millay's letters serves as a testament to her enduring legacy and the power of her words to inspire and resonate with generations to come.
Weight: 856g
Dimension: 164 x 244 x 39 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780300245608
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