The harp-weaver, and other poems

"The Harp-Weaver, and Other Poems" by Edna St. Vincent Millay is a collection from the early 1900s displaying Millay’s poetic skill and how she dives into topics like love, death, the environment, and being human. The collection reveals Millay's deep feelings and complicated thoughts and emotions. One standout narrative, "The Ballad of the Harp-Weaver," shares the sorrowful tale of a mom who magically makes clothes for her son with her harp, before passing away. Others share lots of different feelings, from missing someone to recognizing the beauty outdoors. Millay uses strong images and meaningful words to capture times of personal meaning and common feelings, causing people to think about happiness and sadness together.