Description
1962 First Printing. Hardcover has some minor wear along the sides, scuffs and marks. No dust jacket. Spine has some wear on the top and bottom. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This 1962 first printing of Miriam Gurko’s “Restless Spirit: The Life of Edna St. Vincent Millay” offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and work of one of America’s most celebrated poets. Millay, a trailblazer in the literary world, was the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry and a leading figure of the feminist movement. Her bold, sensual verse and unconventional lifestyle challenged societal norms and paved the way for future generations of writers.
Gurko’s meticulously researched biography delves into Millay’s turbulent personal life, her numerous love affairs, and her unwavering commitment to her art. It explores the poet’s bohemian existence in Greenwich Village, her struggles with alcoholism, and her enduring impact on 20th-century literature. This copy, despite its minor wear, remains a valuable addition to any collection of literary biographies or works on the Modernist era.
