Reddit meter
What Lips My Lips Have Kissed
328 pages, 2002
biographies & memoirs
997 booksEdna St. Vincent Millay was a rare sort of American genius who grew up in grinding poverty in Camden, Maine. Her talent for words, music, and drama helped her cope with an inexorable desire to be loved. When she was twenty, her poetry would make her famous; at thirty, she would be loved by readers the world over.
Few men could resist her seductive charm, and many women also fell under her spell. From the publication of her first poems until the scandal over Fatal Interview twenty years later, gossip about the poet's liberated lifestyle prompted speculation about who might be the real subject of her verses.
Using letters, diaries, and journals of the poet and her lovers who have only recently become available, Daniel Mark Epstein tells the astonishing story of Edna St. Vincent Millay's life dedicated to art and love which inspired sublime lyrics.
In 'What Lips My Lips Have Kissed', Daniel Mark Epstein takes us on a journey through the life of Edna St. Vincent Millay, a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet. Epstein's research uncovers the complexities of Millay's life, from her passionate love affairs to her struggles with addiction.
Epstein shows us how Millay's tumultuous personal life deeply influenced her poetry. By exploring her life, we can better understand the depth and emotion in her work. It's a great reminder of how our experiences shape our creativity.
Despite her struggles, Millay remained resilient. Epstein's book shows us how she used her challenges as fuel for her art. It's an inspiring story that encourages us to turn our own hardships into something beautiful.
Epstein's book highlights Millay's authenticity. She was unapologetically herself, both in her life and in her poetry. This book encourages us to embrace our own authenticity and express it in our own unique ways.
Set in the backdrop of the Roaring Twenties, 'What Lips My Lips Have Kissed' gives us a glimpse into this fascinating era. Epstein paints a vivid picture of the time, making it a must-read for anyone interested in this period of history.
