Reading and Interpreting the Works of Robert FrostAlthough Frost s words may be well-known to most students, the life that inspired his work may not be. By discussing the time in which Frost lived; the events of his life; and an analysis of his themes, style, and language, this text introduces readers to the world of Robert Frost and shows them what made him an American poetry legend. |
Contents
Farmer Poet Laureate | 7 |
A Boy Swinging on Birches | 19 |
Robert Frost in England | 49 |
Back in New England | 75 |
Frost as New England Poet | 89 |
Frost The American Poet | 101 |
Frosts Legacy | 126 |
Chronology | 141 |
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