Renascence and Other Poems


Lu par Linda Leu

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The following is a recording of the first volume of poetry published by Edna St. Vincent Millay. When the author had graduated from high school, she couldn't afford to go to college. In the summer of 1912, Vincent's sister, Norma, found work as a waitress at a hotel near where they lived. One night, Norma insisted that Vincent attend a masquerade ball, given at the hotel, if only to get Vincent out of the house and to meet people. Vincent finally gave in, and while there, sang songs and recited "Renascence," the first poem in this collection. This immediately won over the support of one "Miss Dow," who would help Vincent raise enough money to attend Vassar College. From there, she would meet others and become fully entrenched in, and later a major influence on, the literary community. (According to Savage Beauty, by Nancy Milford.) (Summary by Linda Leu) (1 hr 12 min)

Chapitres

Renascence 13:17 Lu par Linda Leu
Interim 16:05 Lu par Linda Leu
The Suicide 9:49 Lu par Linda Leu
God’s World 1:33 Lu par Linda Leu
Afternoon on a Hill 1:04 Lu par Linda Leu
Sorrow 1:12 Lu par Linda Leu
Tavern 1:23 Lu par Linda Leu
Ashes of Life 1:40 Lu par Linda Leu
The Little Ghost 1:55 Lu par Linda Leu
Kin to Sorrow 1:18 Lu par Linda Leu
Three Songs of Shattering 2:14 Lu par Linda Leu
The Shroud 1:21 Lu par Linda Leu
The Dream 1:48 Lu par Linda Leu
Indifference 1:27 Lu par Linda Leu
Witch-Wife 1:31 Lu par Linda Leu
Blight 2:15 Lu par Linda Leu
When the Year Grows Old 2:07 Lu par Linda Leu
Though art not lovelier than lilacs, - no 1:44 Lu par Linda Leu
Time does not bring relief; you all have lied 1:48 Lu par Linda Leu
Mindful of you the sodden earth in spring 1:49 Lu par Linda Leu
Not in this chamber only at my birth 1:53 Lu par Linda Leu
If only I should learn, in some quite casual way 1:44 Lu par Linda Leu
Bluebeard 1:57 Lu par Linda Leu