Nets to Catch the Wind

Name: Nets to Catch the Wind
Author: Elinor Wylie

by Elinor Wylie

Poetry collection exploring desire, mortality, and the transcendent power of beauty

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Elinor Wylie

American poet and novelist celebrated for her polished, jewel-like lyrics. Her four collections of poetry written in the 1920s show a fastidious artistry that earned admiration from her contemporaries.

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