A Few Figs from Thistles

A Few Figs from Thistles is a 1920 collection of poems by American writer Edna St. Vincent Millay. The book is known for the line "My candle burns at both ends," which became a popular expression for the "flaming youth" of the 1920s. Millay's poetry from this period often embodied romantic rebellion and bravado, making her a symbol of the era's youthful spirit. The collection was published the same year Millay moved to Greenwich Village in New York City, where she became a notable figure in the literary avant-garde. Her work, including this collection, contributed to her growing fame as a prominent American poet of the 20th century.