Selected Poems
Written by Robert Frost
Narrated by Evan Schmitt
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About this audiobook
Robert Frost's "Selected Poems," published in 1923 by Henry Holt and Company, is a collection that showcases the poet's mastery of language, rhythm, and imagery. This anthology features a selection of Frost's most celebrated works, providing readers with a glimpse into the breadth and depth of his poetic talent.
The collection opens with Frost's iconic poem "The Road Not Taken," a meditation on choices, paths, and the uncertainties of life. Throughout the anthology, Frost explores themes such as nature, human experience, and the passage of time. His poems often depict rural landscapes, reflecting his deep connection to the New England countryside.
In "Selected Poems," readers encounter Frost's keen observations of the natural world, where he finds both beauty and brutality. From the tranquil scenes of snowy woods to the harsh realities of farm life, Frost's poetry captures the essence of rural existence with vivid clarity.
Beyond his depictions of nature, Frost delves into the complexities of human relationships and emotions. He explores themes of love, loss, isolation, and resilience, offering poignant insights into the human condition.
Throughout the collection, Frost's language is deceptively simple yet rich with layers of meaning. His use of meter, rhyme, and metaphor imbues his poems with a timeless quality, inviting readers to contemplate life's profound mysteries.
"Selected Poems" by Robert Frost is not merely a compilation of verses but a journey through the landscapes of the poet's imagination. With its lyrical beauty and profound insights, this anthology continues to captivate readers and solidify Frost's place as one of America's greatest poets.
Robert Frost
Robert Frost (1874-1963) was an American poet. Born in San Francisco, Frost moved with his family to Lawrence, Massachusetts following the death of his father, a teacher and editor. There, he attended Lawrence High School and went on to study for a brief time at Dartmouth College before returning home to work as a teacher, factory worker, and newspaper delivery person. Certain of his calling as a poet, Frost sold his first poem in 1894, embarking on a career that would earn him acclaim and honor unlike any American poet before or since. Before his paternal grandfather’s death, he purchased a farm in Derry, New Hampshire for Robert and his wife Elinor. For the next decade, Frost worked on the farm while writing poetry in the mornings before returning to teaching once more. In 1912, having moved to England, Frost published A Boy’s Will, his first book of poems. Through the next several years, he wrote and published poetry while befriending such writers as Edward Thomas and Ezra Pound. In 1915, after publishing North of Boston (1914) in London, Frost returned to the United States to settle on another farm in Franconia, New Hampshire, where he continued writing and teaching and began lecturing. Over the next several decades, Frost published numerous collections of poems, including New Hampshire: A Poem with Notes and Grace Notes (1924) and Collected Poems (1931), winning a total of four Pulitzer Prizes and establishing his reputation as the foremost American poet of his generation.
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