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Book SynopsisTrade Review"This vibrant biography of the poet who famously burned her candles at both ends should be at the top of every reading list. Krystyna Poray Goddu intelligently explores Edna St. Vincent Millay's life and great talent with many fresh insights and tells her story with grace, clarity, and sympathy." Emily Arnold McCully, Caldecott Award--winning author and illustrator, Mirette on the High Wire
"Beautifully written, lovingly researched, and amply illustrated, A Girl Called Vincent will introduce a whole new generation to the delights of this singular American poet. Krystyna Poray Goddu's passion for her illustrious subject animates and enlivens every single page." Yona Zeldis McDonough, author of Little Author in the Big Woods: A Biography of Laura Ingalls Wilder
"In this beautifully written, well-researched biography, Krystyna Poray Goddu illuminates the joys and challenges in Millay's life, tracing her development from a restless, young woman in rural Maine to one of America's bestselling poets and a spokesperson for her generation's claim to personal freedom. Along the way, Goddu shares the often overlooked personal details that both shaped Millay's world view and served as inspiration for her work." Holly Peppe, literary executor, Edna St. Vincent Millay; editor, Millay's Early Poems; coeditor, Collected Sonnets and Collected Poems .
"Goddu's well-researched account produces an illuminating snapshot of the uphill battle female writers faced trying to earn a living in the first half of the 20th century. A revealing glimpse of a gifted poet whose impassioned works and acts are sure to capture the imaginations of young readers." Kirkus Reviews
