And I have the Milford biography of Millay. I find biographies of poets somewhat problematic, because I'd so much rather see them through their poetry, without having them dissected through a 21st century biographer's gaze. Millay's poetry gives one such a living, breathing image of who she was, it's hard to see some of the mystery and beauty of her life removed. Generally, I love biographies... particularly of the old stage actors of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Kyle gave me Milford's biography of Zelda, which I'm really looking forward to reading. Have you read it?
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Date: 2008-06-17 02:40 pm (UTC)And I have the Milford biography of Millay. I find biographies of poets somewhat problematic, because I'd so much rather see them through their poetry, without having them dissected through a 21st century biographer's gaze. Millay's poetry gives one such a living, breathing image of who she was, it's hard to see some of the mystery and beauty of her life removed. Generally, I love biographies... particularly of the old stage actors of the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Kyle gave me Milford's biography of Zelda, which I'm really looking forward to reading. Have you read it?