illustrated portrait of American poet Robert Frost

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Robert Frost Criticism

Robert Frost (1874–1963) stands as a monumental figure in American poetry, celebrated for his evocative depictions of New England's rural landscapes and his use of the vernacular language that captures the essence of everyday life. Although initially perceived as a "farmer-poet," his work transcends its regional roots to engage deeply with existential themes like isolation and humanity's confrontation with an indifferent universe. Critics such as T. K. Whipple and Harriet Monroe underscore Frost’s ability to blend accessible narratives with philosophical depth, reflecting his embodiment of New England's character and a broader existential inquiry.

Contents

  • Frost, Robert (Vol. 1)
  • Frost, Robert (Lee)
    • Robert Frost
    • Robert Frost
    • Robert Frost
    • Parnassus Divided
    • The Themes of Robert Frost
    • John T. Ogilvie
    • Robert Frost and the Edge of the Clearing
    • The Old Poetry and the New
    • Introduction
    • Robert Frost: Some Divisions in a Whole Man
    • Robert Frost
    • The Difference Made for Prosody
    • Robert Frost
  • Frost, Robert (Vol. 9)
  • Frost, Robert (Vol. 15)
    • 'A Boy's Will'
    • 'North of Boston'
    • Stone Walls and Precious Stones
    • North of Eden
    • Robert Frost and the Interrupted Dialogue
    • Frost and Eliot
    • John C. Kemp
  • Frost, Robert (Vol. 3)
  • Frost, Robert (Vol. 4)
  • Frost, Robert (Vol. 13)
    • Amy Lowell
    • Mark Van Doren
    • Louis Untermeyer
    • Robert Frost: The Way to the Poem
    • Lawrence Thompson
    • Robert Frost: His Personality
    • Randolph Perazzini
    • Frost's 'Accidentally on Purpose'
    • 'Kitty Hawk' and the Question of American Destiny
  • Frost, Robert (Vol. 10)
    • Robert Frost: Or, the Spiritual Drifter as Poet
    • Robert Frost and His Use of Barriers: Man vs. Nature Toward God
    • Robert Frost
    • Emily Dickinson and Robert Frost