Robert Frost
Robert Lee Frost (March 26, 1874 – January 29, 1963) was an American poet. He is highly regarded for his realistic depictions of rural life and his command of American colloquial speech. His work frequently employed settings from rural life in New England in the early twentieth century, using them to examine complex social and philosophical themes. One of the most popular and critically respected American poets of his generation, Frost was honored frequently during his lifetime, receiving four Pulitzer Prizes for Poetry.
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Famous quotes by robert frost:
“‘But it’s nonsense to think he’d care enough.’
‘You mean you couldn’t understand his caring.
Oh, but you see he hadn’t had enough....’”
—Robert Frost (1874–1963)
“Then for years and years
And for miles and miles
‘Cross the Aegean Isles,
Athens, Rome, France, Britain,
Always West-Northwest ...”
—Robert Frost (1874–1963)
“I can but wonder whence
I get the lasting sense
Of so much warmth and light.”
—Robert Frost (1874–1963)
“First under up and then again down under ...”
—Robert Frost (1874–1963)
“Just specimens is all New Hampshire has,
One each of everything as in a show-case
Which naturally she doesn’t care to sell.”
—Robert Frost (1874–1963)