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Edna St. Vincent Millay was a prominent American poet and playwright known for her lyrical works and feminist themes. Born in 1892, she rose to fame with her poem 'Renascence' and later won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. Millay's open marriage and Bohemian lifestyle reflected her progressive views, which also permeated her poetry, exploring love, eroticism, and female autonomy. Her legacy continues to inspire, with her sonnets recognized as some of the finest of the 20th century.
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Millay's formative years were shaped by her mother, who raised her and her sisters alone after divorcing their father
Millay's poetic talent was evident from an early age, and she honed her skills at Vassar College
Millay's pivotal work, 'Renascence,' won her a scholarship to Vassar College and placed her in the literary spotlight
After graduating from Vassar, Millay immersed herself in the vibrant Bohemian culture of Greenwich Village in New York City
Millay's personal life was as unconventional as her art, and she was openly bisexual and an advocate for women's rights
Millay achieved numerous accolades, including the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry in 1923 and the Frost Medal in 1943
Millay's marriage to Eugen Jan Boissevain was emblematic of the freedom and non-conformity she celebrated in her life and work
Millay's openness about her sexuality and progressive views contributed to her image as a trailblazer in personal and artistic expression
Millay's life and work continue to be commemorated, with her contributions to American poetry and feminism recognized and celebrated
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Birthplace and date of Edna St. Vincent Millay
Born on February 22, 1892, in Rockland, Maine.
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Edna St. Vincent Millay's pseudonym
Wrote under the pseudonym Nancy Boyd.
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Edna St. Vincent Millay's college and graduation year
Attended Vassar College, graduated in 1917.
