Ebook: The life of Robert Frost : a critical biography
Author: Henry Hart
- Tags: Frost Robert -- 1874-1963, Poets American -- 20th century -- Biography, Poets American, LITERARY CRITICISM -- American -- General
- Series: Blackwell critical biographies
- Year: 2017
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
- Language: English
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"The Life of Robert Frost presents a unique and rich approach to the poet that includes original genealogical research concerning Frost's ancestors, and a demonstration of how mental illness plagued the Frost family and heavily influenced Frost's poetry. A widely revealing biography of Frost that discusses his often perplexing journey from humble roots to poetic fame, revealing new details of Frost's life. Takes a Read more...
Abstract: "The Life of Robert Frost presents a unique and rich approach to the poet that includes original genealogical research concerning Frost's ancestors, and a demonstration of how mental illness plagued the Frost family and heavily influenced Frost's poetry. A widely revealing biography of Frost that discusses his often perplexing journey from humble roots to poetic fame, revealing new details of Frost's life. Takes a unique approach by giving attention to Frost's genealogy and the family history of mental illness, presenting a complete picture of Frost's complexity. Discusses the traumatic effect on Frost of his father's early death and the impact on his poetry and outlook."--Provided by publisher