Biography of Robert Frost

Biography of Robert Frost

Robert Frost is perhaps one of America's best poets of his generation. His vivid images of nature capture the minds of readers. His poems appear to be simple, but if you look into them there is a lot of insight. Robert Frost spoke at John F. Kennedy's inauguration. He is the only poet to have had the opportunity to speak at a presidential inauguration. Through his poetry people learn that Robert Frost is a complicated and intellectual man who has a place in many American hearts. (Richards P.10)

In order to understand where Robert Frost is coming from in his poetry it is important to learn about the experiences in his life. Robert Frost was born on March 26, 1874 in San Francisco. His father was from the northeast and his mother was a teacher. When he was ten years old his father died. After that Frost and his mother move to New England. Frost attended Dartmouth College and Harvard University, but did not get a degree from either school. Later on in his life he taught at Pinkerton Academy and he also taught at the Plymouth Normal School for one year. At this time in his life he decides to live a worry-less life and move out of New England. At the time he owns a farm but decides to sell it so he can use the money and move. (Worldbook)

During this time in his life his poetry is not published because there are not any editors that will publish his work. Some of his poems such as "October" and "My November Guest" were published in a few magazines. This gives some exposure for Frost, but not what he wants. Frost decides he needs to change his life. He is either going to move to England or Vancouver, British Columbia to see a friend. How Frost makes his decision is unusual. He decides...

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...ne of America's greatest poets. He was a wonderful man who loved life and loved nature. Frost was truly a man who set out to be great and he was. So many people loved his poetry. He is a man that nobody will ever forget because he changed the face of poetry. His life was a life of chances and getting what you want. Robert Frost always did what he wanted and that is what makes one of the best poets of his generation.

Bibliography

1. Frost, Robert The Poetry of Robert Frost. New York, 1967

2. Pritchard, William Frost: A literary Life Reconsidered. New York, Oxford University press,1984

3. Richards, Norman People of Destiny: Robert Frost. Children's press Chicago1958

4. Worldbook Encyclopedia. Chicago1960