Project Gutenberg 2003-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 110 Millay, Edna St. Vincent 1892 1950 Boyd, Nancy Boissevain, Edna St. Vincent Millay A Few Figs from Thistles Produced by David Starner "A Few Figs from Thistles" by Edna St. Vincent Millay is a collection of poems and sonnets written during the early 20th century. The book presents a vibrant exploration of love, loss, beauty, and the complexities of human emotions, often infused with Millay's characteristic wit and lyrical charm. The title suggests both the sweetness and bitterness of life, with the “figs” metaphorically representing the fruits of experience that one encounters along the journey. This collection contains a variety of poems that express the varied landscapes of emotion and human experience. Millay's verses cover themes like the fleeting nature of love, the joys and sorrows of relationships, and the joy found in simple moments. For instance, in “My candle burns at both ends,” she poignantly reflects on the inevitability of life's transience while embracing its beauty. Other poems, such as “Recuerdo,” evoke nostalgia and shared memories, showcasing her ability to weave personal reflections into universal truths. With her distinctive voice, Millay captures the essence of both the highs and lows of life, making her work resonate deeply with readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en American poetry -- 20th century PS Text Category: Poetry Category: American Literature 46770 2025-07-02T10:47:05.260577 text/html 46591 2025-01-09T00:11:45.131996 text/html 93503 2025-07-02T10:47:10.144553 application/epub+zip 92357 2025-07-02T10:47:07.869564 application/epub+zip 82089 2025-07-02T10:47:06.834577 application/epub+zip 166506 2025-07-02T10:47:11.572568 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 159163 2025-07-02T10:47:09.381618 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 127658 2022-09-02T14:29:27.447807 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 33791 2025-07-02T10:47:05.046562 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 33741 2020-12-27T23:49:08 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17108 2025-07-02T10:47:11.695534 application/rdf+xml 11040 2025-07-02T10:47:07.321560 image/jpeg 2930 2025-07-02T10:47:07.074561 image/jpeg 13026 2020-12-27T23:49:08 application/octet-stream application/zip 91590 2025-07-02T10:47:05.265580 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia