Edna St. Vincent Millay: A Popular Poet
Abstract
The term "popular," if applied to a poet at all, is usually applied in a derogatory sense. It implies a slight sneer, or at least a lifted eyebrow. It suggests Edgar A. Guest and other rhymesters like him.But Edna St. Vincent Millay is a popular poet-- a best seller, in fact. And to me this is no indict- ment. Poetry should be popular. It is as natural for people to like poetry as it is for them to enjoy music or dancing, or to appreciate color and harmony.
Subject Area
American literature
Recommended Citation
Jenson, Mary Pearl, "Edna St. Vincent Millay: A Popular Poet" (1946). ETD Collection for University of Texas, El Paso. AAIEP00011.
https://scholarworks.utep.edu/dissertations/AAIEP00011
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