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Savage Beauty: The Life of Edna St. Vincent Millay

Nancy Milford
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Savage Beauty: The Life of Edna St. Vincent Millay

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2002

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Nancy Milford

Savage Beauty: The Life of Edna St. Vincent Millay

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2002
Book Details
Pages

608

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 20th Century

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

Reviews & Readership

4.1

10,058 ratings

72%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

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Savage Beauty: The Life of Edna St. Vincent Millay by Nancy Milford is praised for its in-depth research and eloquent writing, capturing the poet's passionate and tumultuous life vividly. However, some critics note its expansive detail occasionally overwhelms the narrative. Milford's portrait is both engaging and comprehensive, offering readers rich insights into Millay's complex persona.

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Who Should Read Savage Beauty: The Life of Edna St. Vincent Millay?

Readers who relish Savage Beauty: The Life of Edna St. Vincent Millay likely appreciate lyrical biographies of literary figures. Fans of Zelda by Nancy Milford or A Room of One's Own by Virginia Woolf would enjoy its vivid exploration of Millay's life, artistry, and independence amid the Jazz Age.

4.1

10,058 ratings

72%

Loved it

18%

Mixed feelings

10%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

608

Format

Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction

Setting

United States • 20th Century

Publication Year

2002

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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