Publisher's Synopsis
In this soul-stirring collection of timeless poetry, these radical female poets speak directly to readers as they deal with life's ups and downs - the pains and sorrows as well as the joys and renewals. The poems appeal to the heart, providing companionship on the rugged path that all must tread. Features the work of five legendary poets from ancient to modern times whose voices remain fresh today: Sappho, Emily Dickinson, Amy Lowell, Sara Teasdale, and Edna St. Vincent Millay. Includes illustrations by Claire Whitmore.
