A major female figure of 20th century poetry, Edna St. Vincent Millay was born in Rockland, Maine on Febuary 22, 1892. A poetical genius since childhood, Millay’s famous Renascence was published when she was only 19. She was also quite notorious; having many relationships and being openly bisexual. Millay’s famous 1920 poetry collection A Few Figs From Thistles explores sexuality and feminism. Though controversial, this collection only gained her popularity.

A figure in multiple artistic, political and literary movements, Millay won the Pulitzer Prize in 1923.

Millay died on October 19, 1950 from falling down the stairs while suffering a heart attack. She was 58 years old.
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The Society's mission is to illuminate the life and writings of Edna St. Vincent Millay and to preserve and interpret the character of Steepletop, her home and gardens, places where nature inspires the creative spirit.