The Harp-Weaver and Other Poems
The Harp-Weaver and Other Poems
Fiction | Poem | Adult | Published in 2004
Book Brief
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Poem • Fiction
2004
Adult
14+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Harp-Weaver and Other Poems, Edna St. Vincent Millay explores themes of love, mortality, and nature. The collection features the poem "The Ballad of the Harp-Weaver," which depicts a mother's sacrifice, alongside other works highlighting human experiences and emotions in lyrical and evocative verses.
Melancholic
Bittersweet
Contemplative
Nostalgic
Emotional
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Review Roundup
The Harp-Weaver and Other Poems by Edna St. Vincent Millay is celebrated for its lyrical beauty and emotional depth. Critics praise Millay's craftsmanship and the poignant exploration of themes like love and loss. However, some note a lack of thematic diversity. The collection remains a testament to Millay's poetic prowess.
Who Should Read The Harp-Weaver and Other Poems?
A reader who appreciates modernist poetry with themes of love, nature, and existential reflection would enjoy The Harp-Weaver and Other Poems by Edna St. Vincent Millay. Similar readers might be drawn to Robert Frost's New Hampshire or T.S. Eliot's The Waste Land for their lyrical and evocative styles.
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Poem • Fiction
2004
Adult
14+ years
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