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Young Vincent
THE ORIGINS OF A POET
A revealing look at the life of the poet
Edna St. Vincent Millay
Awards & Accolades
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"The author ... portrays her subject in all her complexities and doesn’t shy away from showing how vicious she could be. ... The author also intriguingly explores Vincent’s sexuality, discussing her attraction to her minister’s daughter and her later physical and emotional affairs with both women and men. Overall, it’s a compulsively readable work, ...
An often engaging take on a complex artist."
--KIRKUS REVIEWS
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Young Vincent is a captivating work of biographical fiction that delves into the remarkable life of Edna St. Vincent Millay. From her challenging childhood to her rebellious yet successful years at Vassar College, the story captures her creative genius, numerous romantic entanglements with men and women, and complex personality. The narrative incorporates Millay's letters, journals, and interviews with those who knew her best, providing an in-depth portrayal of one of the foremost poets of the Modernist era. This engaging and enlightening read is available online for order today.
Jenifer Kay Hood captures this intriguing tale with gusto, using Millay's letters, journals, and first hand interviews with the poet's sister, lovers and friends to create an in depth look at the life that shaped one of the foremost poets of the Modernist era.
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About the Author
A lifetime of study
Jenifer Kay Hood has been described as "the foremost living interpreter of Edna St. Vincent Millay" by The Advocate. In addition to the usual slew of biographies, letters and journals, Young Vincent benefits from Hood's first hand interviews with Millay's sister Norma, childhood friends, college chums and former lovers. She holds a master's degree in American Literature of the 20th Century and is an award winning writer. Hood believes English is too rich a language to limit it to two syllables. Her one-woman show on Millay was performed across the country and was featured on PBS in 1987.
Book Signings
Engage with the author at exclusive book signings, where you can meet and interact with the creative mind behind Young Vincent. Share your thoughts, ask questions, and get your copy signed for a personalized touch. Take a look at the Face to Face tab above or schedule one for your store after ordering copies from Ingram.
Readings
Experience live readings of selected passages from the book, bringing the poet's words to life in an intimate setting filled with emotion and depth. You'll find upcoming readings on the Face to Face tab above or you can schedule a reading for your store, club or event through our Connect link below.
Lectures
Delve deeper into the themes of 20th Century American Modernism, female empowerment, and social dynamics explored in Young Vincent, or engage in thought-provoking discussions and gain insights into the poet's world. You'll find upcoming lectures on the Face to Face tab above or you can schedule a one for your store, club or event through our Connect link below.
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