Edna St. Vincent Millay: The Poet of Passion and Freedom
Early Life and Education
Born on February 22, 1892, in Rockland, Maine, Edna grew up in modest circumstances. Her mother, Cora Millay, was a strong, independent woman who divorced Edna's father and raised her three daughters on her own. Cora nurtured Edna’s literary talents, encouraging her to read widely and write poetry.