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 the conquered grew meek and still.
They slowly and silently aged.
They kept their secrets and died....”
—Robert Frost (1874–1963)
“Its bed is left a faded paper sheet
Of dead leaves stuck together by the heat
A brook to none but who remember long.”
—Robert Frost (1874–1963)
“He saw her from the bottom of the stairs
Before she saw him. She was starting down,
Looking back over her shoulder at some fear.”
—Robert Frost (1874–1963)
“‘You know Orion always comes up sideways.
Throwing a leg up over our fence of mountains,
And rising on his hands....’”
—Robert Frost (1874–1963)
“Tell me about it if it’s something human.
Let me into your grief.”
—Robert Frost (1874–1963)