Who is Robert Lee Frost
Robert Lee Frost (March 26, 1874 – January 29, 1963) was an American poet. His work was initially published in England before it was published in the United States. Known for his realistic depictions of rural life and his command of American colloquial speech, Frost frequently wrote about settings from rural life in New England in the early 20th century, using them to examine complex social and philosophical themes.Frequently honored during his lifetime, Frost is the only poet to receive four Pulitzer Prizes for Poetry. He became one of America's rare "public literary figures, almost an artistic institution". He was awarded the Congressional Gold Medal in 1960 for his poetic works. On July 22, 1961, Frost was named poet laureate of Vermont.
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Robert Lee Frost Poems
- On Going Unnoticed
As vain to raise a voice as a sigh
In the tumult of free leaves on high.
What are you in the shadow of trees
Engaged up there with the light and breeze? ... - The Soldier
He is that fallen lance that lies as hurled,
That lies unlifted now, come dew, come rust,
But still lies pointed as it ploughed the dust.
If we who sight along it round the world, ... - My Butterfly
Thine emulous fond flowers are dead, too,
And the daft sun-assaulter, he
That frightened thee so oft, is fled or dead:
Save only me ... - In A Vale
When I was young, we dwelt in a vale
By a misty fen that rang all night,
And thus it was the maidens pale
I knew so well, whose garments trail ... - The Cow In Apple-time
Something inspires the only cow of late
To make no more of a wall than an open gate,
And think no more of wall-builders than fools.
Her face is flecked with pomace and she drools ...
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Alredered: alredered remembers on his birthday robert lee frost new england poet and school teacher (san francisco-born) who variously wrote sonnets, lyrics, and philosophical poems, and who was much in demand as a speakerSymphonyoflove: in three words, i can sum up everything i’ve learned about life. it goes on. - robert frost more robert frost quotes and sayings:
Dprasanthnair: birth anniversary of robert lee frost (26th mar 1874). he is the only poet to receive four pulitzer prizes for poetry. my favorite lines "the woods are lovely, dark and deep. but i have promises to keep, and miles to go before i sleep" pic from google image
Masonvaughndied: now watching twin peaks: the return (part 9 "this is the chair") directed by david lynch written by mark frost, & david lynch starring: kyle maclachlan, david lynch, sherilyn fenn, mädchen amick, sheryl lee, dana ashbrook, robert forster, tim roth, & miguel ferrer
Masonvaughndied: now watching twin peaks: the return (part 10 "laura is the one") directed by david lynch written by mark frost, & david lynch starring: kyle maclachlan, david lynch, sherilyn fenn, mädchen amick, sheryl lee, dana ashbrook, robert forster, tim roth, & miguel ferrer
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