<b>Second Fig</b> Safe upon the solid rock the ugly houses stand: Come and see my shining palace built upon the sand! - Edna St. Vincent Millay

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Safe upon the solid rock the ugly houses stand:
Come and see my shining palace built upon the sand!

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About Edna St. Vincent Millay

Edna St. Vincent Millay (February 22, 1892 – October 19, 1950) was an American lyrical poet and playwright and the first woman to receive the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry. She was also known for her unconventional, bohemian lifestyle and her many love affairs. She used the pseudonym Nancy Boyd for her prose work.

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Pen Names: Nancy Boyd

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