Trivial Breath

Name: Trivial Breath
Author: Elinor Wylie

by Elinor Wylie

Poetry expressing the poet's struggle with mortality and the preservation 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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