Renascence and Other Poems


Gelesen von 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)

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