Bibliograph

A girl called Vincent, the life of poet Edna St. Vincent Millay, Krystyna Poray Goddu

Type

Label

A girl called Vincent, the life of poet Edna St. Vincent Millay, Krystyna Poray Goddu

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 185-199) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

8-12, Brodart

resource.interestGradeLevel

3-7, Brodart

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

A girl called Vincent

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

921310703

Responsibility statement

Krystyna Poray Goddu

resource.studyProgramName

Accelerated Reader, MG+, 7.7, 7Reading Counts, 6-8, 11, 10

Sub title

the life of poet Edna St. Vincent Millay

Summary

"Tracing Millay's life from her youth in Maine to the bohemian fervor of her early adulthood in Greenwich Village and Paris to the demanding existence of a public personality, this fascinating biography will captivate middle grade readers. Including photos, full-length poems, plentiful letter and diary excerpts, a time line, source notes, and bibliography, this is an indispensable resource for any young person interested in poetry, literature, or biographies of remarkable people in American history."--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

A girl called Vincent -- Four homes in two years -- A very young housekeeper -- A person of intense moods -- Goodbye to little girlhood -- The poem that raised a furor -- Hello, New York! -- The pink-and-gray college -- The "it girl" of Greenwich Village -- European adventures -- An embarrassment of riches -- The poet as celebrity -- The flickering candle

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