Frost

North of Boston (1914) is a collection of poems by American poet Robert Frost. Following the success of Frost's debut, A Boy's Will (1913), North of Boston was published in London to enthusiastic reviews from both Ezra Pound and W.B. Yeats. His success abroad quickly translated to critical acclaim in the United States, and Frost would eventually be recognized as a leading American poet. "Mending Wall" takes place in spring, as the people emerge...

Selected Poems (1923) is a collection of poems by American poet Robert Frost. Dedicated to Edward Thomas, a friend of Frost's and an important English poet who died toward the end of the First World War, Selected Poems is a wonderful sampling of poems from Frost's early collections, including A Boy's Will and North of Boston. Known for his plainspoken language and dedication to the images and rhythms of rural New England, Robert Frost is one of America's...

West-Running Brook by Robert Frost is an exquisite collection of poetry that encapsulates the essence of early 20th-century American literature. This masterpiece by Frost, first published in 1928, offers a profound exploration of nature, human experience, and the intricate interplay between them. Each poem in this collection is a testament to Frost's unparalleled ability to weave words into emotionally resonant and thought-provoking imagery. In...

This edition includes a modern introduction and a list of suggested further reading. "He has bequeathed his nation a body of imperishable verse from which Americans will forever gain joy and understanding." — John F. Kennedy about Robert Frost America's beloved poet Robert Frost explores the profound beauty of nature in this collection of his early works. Although he carefully crafts his poems, they are written with the common man in mind so that...

Winner of four Pulitzer Prizes for his poetry, Robert Frost is best remembered for his depictions of early 20th century rural New England life and for his command of American colloquial speech. Criticized by some as being out of touch with the Modernist movement in poetry exemplified by contemporaries such as T. S. Eliot and E. E. Cummings, it is probably in fact his adherence to traditionalism that so endeared him to his fans. Literary critic Randall...

In his poetry, Robert Frost made plainspoken men and women eloquent philosophers on the human condition. Robert Frost: Selected Poems is a unique collection of more than 100 poems by this well-known twentieth-century American poet. It includes the full contents of his first three volumes of poetry-A Boys Will, North of Boston, and Mountain Interval-and such beloved poems as "Mending Wall," "The Road Not Taken," and "The Death of the Hired Man." This...

Book of poems and wise sayings. I don't believe in age or time, the way most people do, nevertheless, I manifested 9/15/1962 5'11 from Florence South Carolina, come from a big family, because of mental health issues, my mother was, unable to care for me, as a result, I of this I was, raised in an orphanage. In search of my family, I ran away a lot, as result I ended up, being in trouble with the law. I have two sons, I am married me, and my wife...

"The Classic Collection of Robert Frost" brings together three iconic poetry collections by the esteemed American poet, Robert Frost. This anthology includes "A Boy's Will," "North of Boston," and "Mountain Interval," which collectively showcase Frost's mastery of language, profound observations of nature, and contemplation of life's complexities. In "A Boy's Will," Frost explores themes of youth, love, and the passage of time through evocative and...

In 1961, poet Robert Frost was invited to read at the inauguration of President John F. Kennedy. It would be the first by a poet for an inaugural ceremony. President-elect Kennedy asked Frost to recite the poem "The Gift Outright" unless the poet planned to write a poem especially for the occasion. Frost did, in fact, write a new poem for the day entitled "Dedication." However, when the time came to read, the wind and sun's glare made this impossible,...

Drawing upon everyday incidents, common situations, and rural imagery, Robert Frost fashioned poetry of great lyrical beauty and potent symbolism. His language is simple, clear, and colloquial, yet dense with meaning and wider significance. This brilliant collection features some of Frost's greatest works, including "The Road Not Taken," "Asking for Roses," "The Death of the Hired Man," "In the Home Stretch," "Into My Own," "Meeting and Passing,"...