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We would list his books of poetry, but you wouldn't know them. Instead, we'll list his poems that you might recognize:

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!!Selected Works by Robert Frost

* ''Literature/NewHampshire'' (poetry collection)
** [[http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems-and-poets/poems/detail/44263 "Fire and Ice"]]
** [[http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems-and-poets/poems/detail/42891 "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"]]



* [[http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems-and-poets/poems/detail/44263 "Fire and Ice"]]



* [[http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems-and-poets/poems/detail/42891 "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"]]

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* [[http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems-and-poets/poems/detail/42891 "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"]]
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An Oscar-winning documentary, ''Film/RobertFrostALoversQuarrelWithTheWorld'', followed Frost around for a couple of lectures he gave not long before he died.


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* RakeTake: He wrote a little comic poem about this, "[[https://allpoetry.com/The-Objection-To-Being-Stepped-On The Objection to Being Stepped On]]."
--> At the end of the row\\
I stepped on the toe\\
Of an unemployed hoe.\\
It rose in offense\\
And struck me a blow\\
In the seat of my sense....
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* BeamMeUpScotty: "The Road Not Taken" is often given the title "The Road Less Traveled" instead, stemming from the line "I took the one less traveled by".
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Frost was born in San Francisco but lived in New England for most of his life. His work focuses primarily on the joys of rural and rustic living, and uses colloquial language frequently. He's one of the most honored poets in American history, having received four {{Pulitzer Prize}}s in his lifetime. He was also Poet Laureate of the U.S. from 1958 to 1959, and famously recited his poem "The Gift Outright" at the inauguration of President UsefulNotes/JohnFKennedy in 1961.

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Frost was born in San Francisco but lived in New England for most of his life. His work focuses primarily on the joys of rural and rustic living, and uses colloquial language frequently. He's one of the most honored poets in American history, having received four {{Pulitzer Prize}}s [[UsefulNotes/PulitzerPrize Pulitzer Prizes]] in his lifetime. He was also Poet Laureate of the U.S. from 1958 to 1959, and famously recited his poem "The Gift Outright" at the inauguration of President UsefulNotes/JohnFKennedy in 1961.
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Frost was born in San Francisco but lived in New England for most of his life. His work focuses primarily on the joys of rural and rustic living, and uses colloquial language frequently. He's one of the most honored poets in American history, having received four {{Pulitzer Prize}}s in his lifetime. He was also Poet Laureate of the U.S. from 1958 to 1959, and famously recited his poem "The Gift Outright" at the inauguration of President JohnFKennedy in 1961.

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Frost was born in San Francisco but lived in New England for most of his life. His work focuses primarily on the joys of rural and rustic living, and uses colloquial language frequently. He's one of the most honored poets in American history, having received four {{Pulitzer Prize}}s in his lifetime. He was also Poet Laureate of the U.S. from 1958 to 1959, and famously recited his poem "The Gift Outright" at the inauguration of President JohnFKennedy UsefulNotes/JohnFKennedy in 1961.
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Robert Frost (1874–1963) was one of the most iconic and influential American poets of the 20th century. Americans probably know him best for "The Road Not Taken" or "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening", both of which are commonly taught to students beginning in elementary school.

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Robert Lee Frost (1874–1963) (March 26, 1874 – January 29, 1963) was one of the most iconic and influential American poets of the 20th century. Americans probably know him best for "The Road Not Taken" or "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening", both of which are commonly taught to students beginning in elementary school.
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We would list his books of poetry, but you wouldn't know them. Instead, we'll list his poems that you'll recognize:

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We would list his books of poetry, but you wouldn't know them. Instead, we'll list his poems that you'll you might recognize:
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Frost was born in San Francisco but lived in New England for most of his life. His work focuses primarily on the joys of rural and rustic living, and uses colloquial language frequently. He's one of the most honored poets in American history, having received four {{Pulitzer Prize}}s in his lifetime. He was also Poet Laureate of the U.S. from 1958 to 1959, and famously read his poem "The Gift Outright" at the inauguration of President JohnFKennedy in 1961.

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Frost was born in San Francisco but lived in New England for most of his life. His work focuses primarily on the joys of rural and rustic living, and uses colloquial language frequently. He's one of the most honored poets in American history, having received four {{Pulitzer Prize}}s in his lifetime. He was also Poet Laureate of the U.S. from 1958 to 1959, and famously read recited his poem "The Gift Outright" at the inauguration of President JohnFKennedy in 1961.
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Frost was born in San Francisco but lived in New England for most of his life. His work focuses primarily on the joys of rural and rustic life, and uses colloquial language frequently. He's one of the most honored poets in American history, having received four {{Pulitzer Prize}}s in his lifetime. He was also Poet Laureate of the U.S. from 1958 to 1959, and famously read his poem "The Gift Outright" at the inauguration of President JohnFKennedy in 1961.

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Frost was born in San Francisco but lived in New England for most of his life. His work focuses primarily on the joys of rural and rustic life, living, and uses colloquial language frequently. He's one of the most honored poets in American history, having received four {{Pulitzer Prize}}s in his lifetime. He was also Poet Laureate of the U.S. from 1958 to 1959, and famously read his poem "The Gift Outright" at the inauguration of President JohnFKennedy in 1961.
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Frost's work focuses primarily on the joys of rural and rustic life, and uses colloquial language frequently. He's one of the most honored poets in American history, having received four {{Pulitzer Prize}}s in his lifetime. He was also Poet Laureate of the U.S. from 1958 to 1959, and famously read his poem "The Gift Outright" at the inauguration of President JohnFKennedy in 1961.

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Robert Frost (1874–1963) is one of the most iconic and influential American poets there is. Americans probably know him best for "The Road Not Taken" or "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening", which are commonly taught to students beginning in elementary school.

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Robert Frost (1874–1963) is was one of the most iconic and influential American poets there is. of the 20th century. Americans probably know him best for "The Road Not Taken" or "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening", both of which are commonly taught to students beginning in elementary school.
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Robert Lee Frost (1874–1963) is one of the most iconic and influential American poets there is. Americans probably know him best for "The Road Not Taken" or "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening", which are commonly taught to students beginning in elementary school.

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Robert Lee Frost (1874–1963) is one of the most iconic and influential American poets there is. Americans probably know him best for "The Road Not Taken" or "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening", which are commonly taught to students beginning in elementary school.
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Robert Frost (1874–1963) is one of the most iconic and influential American poets there is. Americans probably know him best for "The Road Not Taken" or "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening", which are commonly taught to students beginning in elementary school.

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Robert Lee Frost (1874–1963) is one of the most iconic and influential American poets there is. Americans probably know him best for "The Road Not Taken" or "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening", which are commonly taught to students beginning in elementary school.
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* FarmBoy: A common character and narrator in Frost's poetry

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* FarmBoy: A common character and narrator in Frost's poetrypoetry.
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Frost's work focuses primarily on the joys of rural and rustic life, and uses colloquial language frequently. He's one of the most honored poets in American history, having received four {{Pulitzer Prize}}s in his lifetime. He was also Poet Laureate of the U.S. from 1958 to 1959, and famously recited his poem "The Gift Outright" at the inauguration of President JohnFKennedy in 1961.

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Frost's work focuses primarily on the joys of rural and rustic life, and uses colloquial language frequently. He's one of the most honored poets in American history, having received four {{Pulitzer Prize}}s in his lifetime. He was also Poet Laureate of the U.S. from 1958 to 1959, and famously recited read his poem "The Gift Outright" at the inauguration of President JohnFKennedy in 1961.

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Frost's work focuses primarily on the joys of rural and rustic life, and uses colloquial language frequently. He's one of the most honored poets in American history, having received four {{Pulitzer Prize}}s in his lifetime. He was also Poet Laureate of the U.S. from 1958 to 1959.

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Frost's work focuses primarily on the joys of rural and rustic life, and uses colloquial language frequently. He's one of the most honored poets in American history, having received four {{Pulitzer Prize}}s in his lifetime. He was also Poet Laureate of the U.S. from 1958 to 1959.
1959, and famously recited his poem "The Gift Outright" at the inauguration of President JohnFKennedy in 1961.


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* [[http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems-and-poets/poems/detail/53013 "The Gift Outright"]]
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Robert Frost (1874–1963) was a famous and influential American poet. Americans probably know him best for "The Road Not Taken" or "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening", which are commonly taught to students beginning in elementary school.

Frost is one of the most iconic American poets there is. His work focused primarily on the joys of rural and rustic life, and used colloquial language frequently. He is also one of the most honored poets in American history, receiving four {{Pulitzer Prize}}s in his lifetime. He was also Poet Laureate of the U.S. from 1958 to 1959.

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Robert Frost (1874–1963) was a famous is one of the most iconic and influential American poet.poets there is. Americans probably know him best for "The Road Not Taken" or "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening", which are commonly taught to students beginning in elementary school.

Frost is one of the most iconic American poets there is. His Frost's work focused focuses primarily on the joys of rural and rustic life, and used uses colloquial language frequently. He is also He's one of the most honored poets in American history, receiving having received four {{Pulitzer Prize}}s in his lifetime. He was also Poet Laureate of the U.S. from 1958 to 1959.
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* [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Out,_Out%E2%80%94 "Out, Out"]]
* [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Road_Not_Taken_(poem) "The Road Not Taken"]]
* [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stopping_by_Woods_on_a_Snowy_Evening "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"]]
* "The Pasture"
* [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_and_Ice_(poem) "Fire and Ice"]]
* [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mending_Wall "Mending Wall"]]
* [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acquainted_with_the_Night "Acquainted with the Night"]]

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* [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Out,_Out%E2%80%94 "Out, Out"]]
[[http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems-and-poets/poems/detail/47548 "Acquainted with the Night"]]
* [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Road_Not_Taken_(poem) [[http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems-and-poets/poems/detail/44263 "Fire and Ice"]]
* [[http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems-and-poets/poems/detail/44266 "Mending Wall"]]
* [[http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems-and-poets/poems/detail/53087 "'Out, Out—'"]]
* [[http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems-and-poets/poems/detail/44270 "The Pasture"]]
* [[http://www.poetryfoundation.org/resources/learning/core-poems/detail/44272
"The Road Not Taken"]]
* [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stopping_by_Woods_on_a_Snowy_Evening [[http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems-and-poets/poems/detail/42891 "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening"]]
* "The Pasture"
* [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_and_Ice_(poem) "Fire and Ice"]]
* [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mending_Wall "Mending Wall"]]
* [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acquainted_with_the_Night "Acquainted with the Night"]]
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* [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stopping_by_Woods_on_a_Snowy_Evening "Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening"]]

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* [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stopping_by_Woods_on_a_Snowy_Evening "Stopping By by Woods On A on a Snowy Evening"]]




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* [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acquainted_with_the_Night "Acquainted with the Night"]]
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Robert Frost (1874–1963) was a famous and influential American poet. Americans probably know him best for "The Road Not Taken" or "Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening", which are commonly taught to students beginning in elementary school.

Frost is one of the most iconic American poets there is. His work focused primarily on the joys of rural and rustic life, and used colloquial language frequently. He is also one of the most honored poets in American history, receiving four Pulitzer Prizes in his lifetime. He was also Poet Laureate of the US from 1958 to 1959.

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Robert Frost (1874–1963) was a famous and influential American poet. Americans probably know him best for "The Road Not Taken" or "Stopping By by Woods On A on a Snowy Evening", which are commonly taught to students beginning in elementary school.

Frost is one of the most iconic American poets there is. His work focused primarily on the joys of rural and rustic life, and used colloquial language frequently. He is also one of the most honored poets in American history, receiving four Pulitzer Prizes {{Pulitzer Prize}}s in his lifetime. He was also Poet Laureate of the US U.S. from 1958 to 1959.
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Robert Frost (1874-1963) (1874–1963) was a famous and influential American poet. Americans probably know him best for "The Road Not Taken" or "Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening", which are commonly taught to students beginning in elementary school.


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* AtTheCrossroads: "The Road Not Taken" is all about this. Or at least, it's commonly read to be all about this. Frost apparently meant it to be a satire of indecision, and was irritated in later years when he realized that [[MisaimedFandom people were taking it more seriously]] than he'd intended.
--> "Two roads diverged in a yellow wood..."
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* ThrowingOutTheScript: Frost himself did this at the Kennedy inauguration. He'd written a new poem but kept getting his notes mixed up; finally he gave up and recited "The Gift Outright" from memory.

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* ThrowingOutTheScript: Frost himself did this at the Kennedy inauguration. He'd written a new poem but kept getting his notes mixed up; up, the winter sun was in his eyes and he couldn't see to read them anyway; finally he gave up and recited "The Gift Outright" from memory.
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Robert Frost (1874-1963) was a famous and influential American poet. Americans probably know him best for "The Road Not Taken" or "Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening"-- heck, American students from primary through graduate school have probably spent more time analyzing his poems than anyone else's besides Creator/WilliamShakespeare.

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Robert Frost (1874-1963) was a famous and influential American poet. Americans probably know him best for "The Road Not Taken" or "Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening"-- heck, American Evening", which are commonly taught to students from primary through graduate school have probably spent more time analyzing his poems than anyone else's besides Creator/WilliamShakespeare.
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Robert Frost (1874-1963) was a famous and influential American poet. You probably know him best for "The Road Not Taken" or "Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening," heck, you've probably spent more time analyzing his poems than you have anyone else's besides Creator/WilliamShakespeare - he's one of those poets that crops up again and again on tests, in textbooks, and in syllabuses for low-level college courses.

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Robert Frost (1874-1963) was a famous and influential American poet. You Americans probably know him best for "The Road Not Taken" or "Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening," Evening"-- heck, you've American students from primary through graduate school have probably spent more time analyzing his poems than you have anyone else's besides Creator/WilliamShakespeare - he's one of those poets that crops up again and again on tests, in textbooks, and in syllabuses for low-level college courses.
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Robert Frost (1874-1963) was a famous and influential American poet. You probably know him best for "The Road Not Taken" or "Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening," heck, you've probably spent more time analyzing his poems than you have anyone else's besides WilliamShakespeare - he's one of those poets that crops up again and again on tests, in textbooks, and in syllabuses for low-level college courses.

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Robert Frost (1874-1963) was a famous and influential American poet. You probably know him best for "The Road Not Taken" or "Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening," heck, you've probably spent more time analyzing his poems than you have anyone else's besides WilliamShakespeare Creator/WilliamShakespeare - he's one of those poets that crops up again and again on tests, in textbooks, and in syllabuses for low-level college courses.
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Robert Frost (1874-1963) was a famous and influential American poet. You probably know him best for "The Road Not Taken" or "Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening," heck, you've probably spent more time analyzing his poems than you have anyone else's besides WilliamShakespeare - he's one of those poets that crops up again and again on tests, in textbooks, and in syllabuses for low-level college courses.

Frost is one of the most iconic American poets there is. His work focused primarily on the joys of rural and rustic life, and used colloquial language frequently. He is also one of the most honored poets in American history, receiving four Pulitzer Prizes in his lifetime. He was also Poet Laureate of the US from 1958 to 1959.

We would list his books of poetry, but you wouldn't know them. Instead, we'll list his poems that you'll recognize:
* [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Out,_Out%E2%80%94 "Out, Out"]]
* [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Road_Not_Taken_(poem) "The Road Not Taken"]]
* [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stopping_by_Woods_on_a_Snowy_Evening "Stopping By Woods On A Snowy Evening"]]
* "The Pasture"
* [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fire_and_Ice_(poem) "Fire and Ice"]]
* [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mending_Wall "Mending Wall"]]
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* FarmBoy: A common character and narrator in Frost's poetry
* SugarBowl: At first glance, a lot of his poems seem to take place here.
* ThrowingOutTheScript: Frost himself did this at the Kennedy inauguration. He'd written a new poem but kept getting his notes mixed up; finally he gave up and recited "The Gift Outright" from memory.
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