Savage Beauty

Savage Beauty explores the life of Edna St. Vincent Millay, a dazzling figure of the Jazz Age known for her passionate love affairs and remarkable artistic talent. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Nancy Milford delves into Millay's complex relationships with her two sisters and their mother, portraying a family dynamic reminiscent of real-life "Little Women" infused with intensity. Drawing from exclusive access to Millay’s personal papers and her candid diaries, the book presents an engaging, multifaceted look at the fearless woman behind the public persona.