America's greatest poet
A little over 40 years ago, I was introduced to poetry in general and Robert Frost in particular by Miss Gamble in her high school "Introduction to English Literature" class. My life has never been the same. I'm now reading my 4th copy of this great work (having worn out the previous 3 volumes). Frost was, and still is, the greatest American poet. The word pictures he painted are marvelously descriptive and the often deceptive simplicity of his work is timeless.
As for the reviewer who thinks these poems are "trite and banal" and decries Frost's personal life (as if it somehow diminishes this great work) all I can say is "you have no soul" if you aren't moved and edified by these works.
And by all means, get the hardcover. It's worth the few extra coins.
Wonderful and Enriching
Reading Robert Frost just enriches your life. He writes with incredible color and unusual grace. The hardcover is totally worth it.
Robert Frost, the poet for poetry lovers
I have read Robert Frost's poetry for years. There's nothing better than being curled up on the sofa on a cold afternoon drinking hot cocoa, and browsing through a Robert Frost poem book to warm your heart. For years I had been looking for a complete collection of Robert Frost's poems. I'm glad I found it a Amazon.
Frost's treasure
Robert Frost has a world-wide admiration. And in this book, you can find all his poems grouped neatly in sections connecting them to the place they are written in. So to put it in a nut shell, it is just what you are looking for if you want to buy something you won't regret.
North Country Simple?
Frost's poetry is like the essence of New England's North Country-it's sparseness, praticality, absence of frills, fall color, winter bleakness but strong, independent confidence. Yet in both the North Country and in Frost's poetry there is an underlying complexity and an openness to unfettered interpretations. This book delivers Frost's work in a simple, straightforward manner. His poetry needs no fancy presentation but then neither does the North Country. Visit both, but especially Frost.
A warning-it may be best to read only one or two poems a day. The more time each is thought about, the more it grows in depth and thought complexity-or doesn't....
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