Description
Author Nancy Milford
Publisher Random House Trade Paperbacks; Reprint edition (September 10, 2002)
Binding paperback
condition Very good with slight wear on the spine and top cover
summary
Savage Beauty by Nancy Milford is the compelling biography of Edna St. Vincent Millay, a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet known for her bold personality, passionate love affairs, and captivating poetry that defined an era. Milford takes readers through Millay’s tumultuous life, from her early days in Maine, through her rise as a literary icon in New York City, to her struggles with fame and addiction. This book offers a deep, insightful look at Millay’s impact on modern poetry and the feminist movement, celebrating her brilliance and independence while also exploring the vulnerabilities that defined her later years.