A Boy's Will and North of Boston (Dover Thrift Editions)
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| Rating | : | 4.97 (967 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0486268667 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 96 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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A series of sharply observed impressions of New England rural life touching upon universal themes, it included such poems as "Into My Own," "Asking for Roses," "Spoils of the Dead," and "Reluctance." A second volume, North of Boston, followed in 1914 and contained several of Frost's finest and best-known works: "Mending Wall," "After Apple-Picking," "The Death of the Hired Man," and others. Both volumes are reprinted here complete and unabridgeda treasury of fine early verse by one of the 20th century's most admired poets.. From the Back CoverAlthough Robert Frost (1874–1963) wrote poetry throughout his youth and early adult years, his first collection of poems was not published until he was nearly 40 years old. And, ironically, it was not in America
And, ironically, it was not in America that this quintessentially American poet was first published, but in England. Although Robert Frost (1874–1963) wrote poetry throughout his youth and early adult years, his first collection of poems was not published until he was nearly 40 years old. A series of sharply observed impressions of New England rural life touching upon universal themes, it included such poems as "Into My Own," "Asking for Roses," "Spoils of the Dead," and "Reluctance." A second volume, North of Boston, followed in 1914 and contained several of Frost's finest and best-
A poet's beginnings Robert Frost came into public view with "A Boy's Will" and "North of Boston," his first short collections of poetry. While Frost's "voice" is a bit unformed in these poems, the rich ponderings of nature and love are never stronger, full of "sun-saturated meadows," melancholy looks at life and death, and pearly streams."I should not be withheld but that some day/Into their vastness I should steal away," Frost announces in the first poem of "A Boy's Will." He follows up this statement with everything from eerie story-poems ("Love and a Question") to exultant ("A Prayer in Spri. The Greatest Poetry Collection Of The 20th Century? Dai-keag-ity On January, 20, 1961, President John F. Kennedy invited the aged Robert Frost to come south from his New Hampshire farm and recite a poem on the occasion of his inauguration. Asked by a reporter why he chose to honor Frost with this invitation, Kennedy quite sincerely said, "It is Mr. Frost who honors me."I can say with no disrespect to the office of President that Kennedy's sentiment was very true, for our Chief Executives come and go, but the works of Robert Frost will surely endure thru millennia.Robert Frost is probably America's most well-know poet and arguably its best. Danielle said Great way to meet mr. Frost. . This small book was perfect for me, as I was looking for an inexpensive introduction to Robert Frost's poetry.