- Paperback: 48 pages
- Publisher: Sterling; 1 Reprint edition (April 6 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1402772955
- ISBN-13: 978-1402772955
- Product Dimensions: 24.9 x 21.1 x 0.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 159 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #530,604 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From School Library Journal
Grade 3-8-Luminous and elegant illustrations bring these complex and insightful verses to life. In "Blight," the poet describes plants that have not grown because of the "Hard seeds of hate I planted." Other poems, such as "Travel," "Exiled," "Inland," "The Snow Storm," "Departure," "Sonnet," "Journey," and "God's World," mask complicated thoughts. The soft and appealing paintings depict women at different stages in their lives, the outdoors, and nature. Some fill an entire page and envelop a brief poem; others are set off to the side and complement the printed text. All are fresh and alive and will draw readers into the book. The introduction offers a substantial overview of the poet's life, which will help readers understand this remarkable writer. While her poems are complex enough for older readers, younger ones will enjoy hearing them read aloud and looking at the illustrations.
Kristen Oravec, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Strongsville, OH
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
Kristen Oravec, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Strongsville, OH
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
From Booklist
The life and works of Edna St. Vincent Millay present a challenging study in contrasts, effectively introduced in this title in the Poetry for Young People series. Joyous odes form a contrast to pensive, brooding poems, sometimes intertwining, as in the well-known "First Fig" ("My candle burns at both ends;/ It will not last the night; / But ... It gives a lovely light!"). Those complexities are given context in the well-written, engaging introduction, which illuminates Millay's personal history and writing career, from childhood poverty to winning a Pulitzer Prize in 1923. The diverse selections include the celebratory "God's World," the playful, rhyming "Bean-Stalk," and the powerful "Men Working." Some poems have more mature themes, such as "Departure," which explores the way outward appearance can mask depression and suicidal thoughts. Overall, the collection fairly represents Millay's body of work, and Mike Bryce's luminous, evocative watercolors help place the poems in a modern context. That the poems are not dated reinforces the timelessness of their themes. A noteworthy addition to the poetry shelf, this collection both informs and intrigues. Difficult words in the poems are footnoted, and there's a useful index of titles. Shelle Rosenfeld
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful.,
This review is from: Poetry for Young People: Edna St. Vincent Millay (Hardcover)
The illustrations and the poetry create feelings and emotions which go beyond the pages. Mike Bryces illustrations pull you into the poetry with a style that is breath taking. The poetry will linger in your mind the illustrations in your heart. You will find yourself going to it time and time again.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great... but not the best for a young reader...,
By A Customer
This review is from: Poetry for Young People: Edna St. Vincent Millay (Hardcover)
This will be a reallly personal review.I first discovered Edna in my senior high school humanities class. When I first read it I thought, "That's so real! That's me! I can relate to that!" She so eloquently put what I wanted to say but was not capable of in my late teens and early 20's into words. Now that I am past the dating years and finally read a short bio on the author I realize that all I really liked about her writing was that she was a modern day "fast girl" (if you catch my drift). I really feel betrayed because I thought I was so literate and now I wonder what liking her poetry so much said about me. So now I feel for the author beacause she chose to live in the fast lane and then dull the pain and escape into drugs and alcohol... which maybe was the better choice for her if infamous was on her list of things to become. Though I do recommend her reading strongly in general because it's romantic and interesting and delightful, I don't think it's appropriate for "young people" with lines like "What lips my lips have kissed"... Unless ofcourse instilling Catholic schoolgirl guilt into your child is at the top of your priority list... or you want to give her poems to read to her boyfriend... or something... use your discretion...
5.0 out of 5 stars
Poetry, Art and a Life all in One,
By Julie Jordan Scott "Writer, Life Coach - Owne... (Bakersfield, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)
This review is from: Poetry for Young People: Edna St. Vincent Millay (Hardcover)
I opened this book at weekly Storytime...my son likes to play with the trains while my daughters listen to the story.. I thought, "I'll just look at this for a moment" and I was transfixed for the entirety of storytime.Yes, as the other reviewers have stated the illustrations are amazing, the poetry.... mind opening. Another facet of this book is the brief and compelling biography of Edna St. Vincent Millay. I knew very little about her... now that I know the little that I know from this book, I am hungry for more of her work as well as more of her life. Excellent book -- I am going to look into other titles in this series as well (The Poetry for Young People ) to see if the others are as above average as this one. Each illustration could be the focus of additional conversation: I see myself reading these poems repeatedly with my children. They are simple, elegant and timeless.
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