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Love Songs

Love Songs

By: Sara Teasdale
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 Dive into the enchanting world of Sara Teasdales Love Songs, a collection that masterfully blends classical lyrical tones with themes often influenced by feminism. Originally published in 1917, this remarkable book quickly captured the hearts of readers, leading to five additional printings before its celebrated 1918 edition. Recognized as the winner of the Columbia University Poetry Prize—an early precursor to the Pulitzer Prize for poetry—Teasdales work was instrumental in shaping the new Romanticism movement. Despite her profound impact on contemporaries like Edna St. Vincent Millay, Teasdales style has often been overlooked in literary anthologies. Join us as we present a reading of her timeless 1918 edition, celebrating the beauty and depth of her poetry. - Summary by Elise DeeCopyright Romance Stories Art Entertainment & Performing Arts Literary History & Criticism
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  • 054 - The Years

    054 - The Years
    Feb 27 2026
    Dive into the enchanting world of Sara Teasdales Love Songs, a collection that masterfully blends classical lyrical tones with themes often influenced by feminism. Originally published in 1917, this remarkable book quickly captured the hearts of readers, leading to five additional printings before its celebrated 1918 edition. Recognized as the winner of the Columbia University Poetry Prize—an early precursor to the Pulitzer Prize for poetry—Teasdales work was instrumental in shaping the new Romanticism movement. Despite her profound impact on contemporaries like Edna St. Vincent Millay, Teasdales style has often been overlooked in literary anthologies. Join us as we present a reading of her timeless 1918 edition, celebrating the beauty and depth of her poetry. - Summary by Elise Dee
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    1 min
  • 053 - The Wanderer

    053 - The Wanderer
    Feb 26 2026
    Dive into the enchanting world of Sara Teasdales Love Songs, a collection that masterfully blends classical lyrical tones with themes often influenced by feminism. Originally published in 1917, this remarkable book quickly captured the hearts of readers, leading to five additional printings before its celebrated 1918 edition. Recognized as the winner of the Columbia University Poetry Prize—an early precursor to the Pulitzer Prize for poetry—Teasdales work was instrumental in shaping the new Romanticism movement. Despite her profound impact on contemporaries like Edna St. Vincent Millay, Teasdales style has often been overlooked in literary anthologies. Join us as we present a reading of her timeless 1918 edition, celebrating the beauty and depth of her poetry. - Summary by Elise Dee
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    1 min
  • 052 - April Song

    052 - April Song
    Feb 25 2026
    Dive into the enchanting world of Sara Teasdales Love Songs, a collection that masterfully blends classical lyrical tones with themes often influenced by feminism. Originally published in 1917, this remarkable book quickly captured the hearts of readers, leading to five additional printings before its celebrated 1918 edition. Recognized as the winner of the Columbia University Poetry Prize—an early precursor to the Pulitzer Prize for poetry—Teasdales work was instrumental in shaping the new Romanticism movement. Despite her profound impact on contemporaries like Edna St. Vincent Millay, Teasdales style has often been overlooked in literary anthologies. Join us as we present a reading of her timeless 1918 edition, celebrating the beauty and depth of her poetry. - Summary by Elise Dee
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    1 min
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