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:
“‘... You could sit there with the stains on your shoes
Of the fresh earth from your own baby’s grave
And talk about your everyday concerns.
You had stood the spade up against the wall
Outside there in the entry, for I saw it.’”
—Robert Frost (1874–1963)
“Wind, the season-climate mixer,
In my Witches’ Weather Primer
Says, to make this Fall Elixir
First you let the summer simmer....”
—Robert Frost (1874–1963)
“The mountain pushed us off her knees.
And now her lap is full of trees.”
—Robert Frost (1874–1963)
“Were he not gone,
The woodchuck could say whether it’s like his
Long sleep, as I describe its coming on,
Or just some human sleep.”
—Robert Frost (1874–1963)
“‘Try speaking. Say ‘Hello!’’
‘Hello. Hello.’
‘What do you hear?’
‘I hear an empty room—
You know it sounds that way. And yes, I hear
I think I hear a clock and windows rattling....’”
—Robert Frost (1874–1963)