Savage Beauty: The Life of Edna St. Vincent Millay
Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Adult | Published in 2002
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Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
United States • 20th Century
2002
Adult
18+ years
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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.
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.
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608
Autobiography / Memoir • Nonfiction
United States • 20th Century
2002
Adult
18+ years
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