A Girl Called Vincent traces Millay's journey through personal triumphs and struggles, artistic passions, and feminist ideals. Packed with photos, poems, diary excerpts, and a timeline, this biography offers young readers an intimate glimpse into the world of a remarkable woman. Perfect for ages 10 and up, it's an inspiring addition to any young reader's bookshelf, igniting a love for poetry and American history.
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Discover the extraordinary life of Edna St. Vincent Millay, the celebrated poet who defied convention. This biography unveils the captivating story of Vincent, from her humble beginnings in rural Maine to her rise as a literary icon in Greenwich Village and Paris.
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Publisher
Chicago Review PresseBook ISBN
9781613731758
Year
2016Table of contents
- Cover
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Dedication
- Contents
- Introduction
- 1: A Girl Called Vincent
- 2: Four Homes in Two Years
- 3: A Very Young Housekeeper
- 4: A Person of Intense Moods
- 5: Good-bye to Girlhood
- 6: The Poem That Raised a Furor
- 7: Hello, New York!
- 8: The Pink-and-gray College
- 9: The “It Girl” of Greenwich Village
- 10: European Adventures
- 11: An Embarrassment of Riches
- 12: The Poet as Celebrity
- 13: The Flickering Candle
- Epilogue
- Acknowledgments
- Time Line
- Notes
- Bibliography