Great Regulars: At the urging of her mother,

[Edna St. Vincent] Millay entered this poem, originally title "Renaissance," into a poetry contest that was intended to select pieces to appear in a publication called The Lyric Year. The poem placed fourth, but those who placed above her were embarrassed when they read the poem and realized it was far superior to their own efforts.

from Linda Sue Grimes: Suite101.com: Millay’s 'Renascence'

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