Highly recommended: reading through a whole book of one poet's work.

If that sounds daunting, let me assure you. This book, which isn't even a complete collection of Frost's poems, took me eight months to get through. I read when I felt like it, sometimes several poems in a sitting, sometimes just one before bed. Whole weeks went by when I wasn't in a poem-y mood.

At first, it was really hard to sit down and just read a poem. But after a while, even though it still took concentration, it felt more like coming home. It got easier to adjust to poetry-reading mode.

I feel like Frost is a friend now. I don't want to be presumptuous or pretend I grasped more than a small bit of what he was trying to say and how he did so. But it's cool to start recognizing his style, the way he tends to describe things, and the things he tends to notice. It's like reading his journal.

The coolest thing was to start to see things the way he did. I found myself looking at something in nature or observing a conversation and thinking that it sounds or looks like something he'd write a poem about. I don't think you can begin to get to the heart of a poet without reading a large quantity of their work.

And I think reading a lot of one person's poetry shows you what it means to be a poet in general. Read the famous poems and the unknown ones, the ones he wrote when young and when old, the long and the short, the "typical for him" and the experimental. It's good for me as a poet to get a glimpse of what the journey of a poet looks like. (Also I am WORDY and Frost is NOT so yeah I'll take all the help I can get.)

Also I just love his poetry. He's one of my faves. So read him even if you aren't a poet. =)

If you're interested, here are the poems I marked as ones that stuck out the most:

The Tuft of Flowers

The Bearer of Evil Tidings

Birches

To a Young Wretch

The Star-Splitter (this one!!)

The Oft-Repeated Dream

A Line-Storm Song

The Death of the Hired Man

A Patch of Old Snow

Evening in a Sugar Orchard

For Once, Then, Something

A Minor Bird

Looking for a Sunset Bird in Winter

Two Look at Two

Nothing Gold Can Stay

A Hillside Thaw

My November Guest

I Will Sing You One-O

To Earthward

Last One Char

The Gift Outright

Acquainted with The Night (<--I've memorized this one, so come by someday and I'll recite it to you)

The Telephone

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Robert Frost is a renowned poet, and there is so much more to his body of work than just the famous "The Road Not Taken." His poems are not simply charming depictions of quaint little New England country roads. Instead, they are complex and intricate superhighways that branch out in various directions, leading to profound questions and difficult dilemmas.

Just like Ernest Hemingway, Frost has the remarkable ability to touch the hearts and minds of his readers without having to rely on overly erudite words or abstruse ideas. He has a way of presenting ordinary situations and experiences in a way that makes them seem extraordinary and thought-provoking. His poems have the power to make us reflect on our own lives, our choices, and the paths we have taken or might take in the future.

Frost's poetry is a testament to his deep understanding of human nature and the human condition. It is a reminder that sometimes, the simplest things in life can hold the most profound meaning, and that we should always be open to exploring the hidden depths within ourselves and the world around us.

I love Robert Frost!

His poetry is truly a masterpiece. The way he weaves words together to create vivid images and convey deep emotions is simply remarkable.

Take, for example, his famous poem "The Road Not Taken." In this poem, Frost presents a dilemma that many of us face in life - the choice between two paths.

The imagery he uses, such as the "yellow wood" and the "fork in the road," makes the scene come alive in our minds.

But it's not just the beautiful language and imagery that I love about Frost's poetry. It's also the profound insights he offers into the human condition.

His poems often explore themes such as nature, love, loss, and the meaning of life. Through his words, we are able to gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us.

In conclusion, Robert Frost is one of the greatest poets of all time, and I will continue to love and appreciate his work for years to come.

I don't read a lot of poetry, but I've been intrigued by Robert Frost's work ever since I first came across both his 'Mending Wall' (famous for the often-quoted line "good fences make good neighbors") and 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening' (mentioned by this edition's commentator in my opening quote, and remembered for its "And miles to go before I sleep" conclusion) many years ago. Also, let's not overlook the fact that the refined John F. Kennedy asked the elderly poet to speak at his 1961 presidential inauguration - to recite a poem, which was a first - so Frost has a certain charm factor (ha-ha).

This durable paperback is a great concise volume that gathers over 100 poems from Frost's 60+ years (1894 - 1962) of published writing. Nature, farming, and/or rural life in the New England region are typically the main focuses. I especially enjoyed the sing-song 'Blueberries' (and I don't even like eating blueberries!), the extremely melancholy 'My November Guest,' the autumnal 'After Apple-Picking,' and also 'The Grindstone,' which features the humorous opening "Having a wheel and four legs of its own / has never availed the cumbersome grindstone / to get it anywhere that I can see" - so true!

"... many of the lyrics as well as the monologues suggest an interior darkness, they [also] have the color and quality of his New England woods, being lovely as well as dark and deep." -- commentator Louis Untermeyer, on page 264

The British had a devious plan to make Edgar Allan Poe commit treason. However, he firmly refused and instead wrote the story "Hop-Frog" to ridicule them. This act hurt their fragile feelings, leading them to murder him. It's a captivating story indeed.

Every poem published and attributed to Poe after his death was not his work. They were actually written by our enemy, the British. This includes the famous poem "Alone."

I'm about to disclose a few secrets, but this is just the tip of the iceberg.

If you wonder why we're always told to hate China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea, it's because these countries have the courage to refuse enslavement by the British-created monetary system that all so-called Western countries are a part of. That's the simple truth.

The DOD regularly spies on, abducts, tortures, and kills Americans. They don't work for our government; they work for the U.K.

The so-called West is actually the British empire, and the U.S. is the large colony that holds it all together. Our true enemy isn't Russia, Iran, North Korea, or China. It's the British and the traitors who are in their control and work for them.

The DOD, CIA, FBI, NSA, Hollywood, the KKK, Mormonism, and the (not) Federal Reserve were all created by our enemy, the British. Traitors are无处不在. Oh, and the sixteenth amendment as well, which was never properly ratified.

All of history is a lie, and everything we're told about current events is also a lie. Even when we're given the truth, it's often through omission. Our war for independence never truly ended. We must spread the word because we are still at war.

MI6/DOD always uses the same few tricks to obscure the truth. They label people as mentally ill, drug addicts, stupid, liars, or trolls. They may also laugh at or show indifference to what we say. Sometimes, they even claim that I'm working for Mossad, which is quite humorous considering Israel is a British colony.

All comments suggesting that Israel owns or controls any so-called Western country are from MI6/DOD bots. It's a simple deception. We need to wake up, kids. Our war for independence continues.

The Judeans/Israelites never called themselves Jews. The word "Jew" has its origins in "Anglo-French, ju, jeu game, play, from Latin jocus game, joke." For hundreds of years, the British have been playing a game/joke by pretending to be Jewish, employing Jewish people, and using the word "Jew."

The hexagram on the flag of Israel was decided by the British and the Rothschild crime family. This six-pointed star has nothing to do with the true symbol of the Jewish people, which is the menorah. The hexagram is a Masonic symbol associated with the occult.

The Book of Revelation was written by British Freemasons.

The British murdered Kennedy because he issued Executive Order 11110. The Federal Reserve, which was created by our enemy, the British, is unconstitutional. We are at war, and it's clear that the driver, William Greer, was the second gunman, even though the Zapruder film was edited. Zapruder was also involved.

John F. Kennedy was killed because he wanted to take the exclusive power to print money away from the federal reserve. It's been a counterfeit reality for over 100 years, with indoctrination at every level and the suppression of accurate history. The cold war, WW2, and WW1 were all deceptions. History has been rewritten by the hijackers to hide their true motives. The revolution hasn't ended, and we must continue to fight against the British empire and its traitors.

A Hidden Gem

I came across a hidden gem in the small poetry section of the local Barnes and Noble. I had approximately $8.00 to spend. In this day and age, who would have thought that one could find a book for such a price? The pocketbook paperback seems to harken back to the days gone by, a fact that Frost would surely appreciate. I first discovered Robert Frost when I was in Junior High. His poetry continues to speak to me even now. He was an outstanding observer of nature, particularly the changing of the seasons. His works are not merely pictures of the natural world, but rather impressions of the human condition. Frost expressed a deep appreciation for human suffering and our flaws. He wrote about the joy in love and the longing for freedom of thought and action. Frost made use of rhyme and meter in his poems, which makes his works accessible yet no less profound. He was a prolific writer, penning lyric, narrative, and dramatic poems. For those of you who are not of a certain age, Robert Frost was the first poet laureate to speak at a presidential inauguration. In accepting this honor, he said, "I may not be equal to it but I can accept it for my cause – the arts, poetry, now for the first time taken into the affairs of statesmen." His words still resonate today and serve as a reminder of the power and importance of poetry.

I'm not a huge fan of the commentary being sprinkled throughout the collection of poems.

I think it would be more effective if there was a more consistent and clear delineation between the commentary and the poem.

At times, it was a bit jarring to continue reading and suddenly find the author using a different voice.

However, overall, it is a great collection of works that I thoroughly enjoyed.

The poems themselves are rich in imagery and emotion, and they really draw the reader in.

Despite the issue with the commentary, I would still highly recommend this collection to anyone who enjoys poetry.

It offers a unique and engaging reading experience that is sure to leave a lasting impression.

I look forward to seeing more works from this author in the future.

Robert Frost's poetry is truly excellent. It has the power to transport readers to different worlds and evoke a wide range of emotions.

However, my biggest beef was with the opinions of the author. I firmly believe that readers should be given the opportunity to see poems with their own eyes and form their own interpretations.

When reading Frost's works, it sometimes felt as if I was being guided by the author's eyes, rather than being able to explore and discover the beauty and meaning on my own.

I understand that the author may have intended to convey certain messages or themes, but I think it is important to allow room for individual perception and imagination.

Nonetheless, despite this small criticism, I still have a great appreciation for Robert Frost's poetry and its ability to touch the hearts and minds of readers.

His use of vivid imagery, simple language, and profound insights make his works timeless and worthy of study and admiration.

Perhaps in future readings, I will try to approach his poems with a more open and independent mind, and see where my own interpretations lead me.

I have an absolute passion for Frost's poems. Under normal circumstances, any collection of his work would undoubtedly receive a five-star rating from me. However, the continuous interference of Louis Untermeyer's running commentary truly grated on my nerves.

When I delve into a book of poetry, I yearn for the writer's work to communicate directly to me, perhaps with the occasional addition by an editor if it's a comprehensive collection like this one. But there are instances where Untermeyer writes extensive paragraphs about each individual poem, disrupting my reading rhythm. It becomes a distraction.

Fortunately, as the book progresses, these comments start to abate, with one paragraph covering four or five poems instead of just one. This is likely the reason I managed to award a four-star rating. Had Untermeyer persisted with his full commentary on every single poem, my rating would have been significantly lower.

The fact that I'm devoting more attention to the editor rather than the poet, especially when that poet is the renowned Robert Frost, clearly indicates the extent of the commentary's intrusion. It reminds me of a school textbook, where the editor deems it necessary to introduce and summarize each section before actually getting to the heart of the matter. Maybe if Untermeyer had reserved his comments until after each poem, I might have derived a bit more enjoyment from it, but it would still have interrupted the flow.

Nonetheless, overall, it is a nice collection of Frost's work throughout his life.

The poet expresses a longing to embark on a unique journey by climbing a birch tree. The description of climbing the black branches up the snow-white trunk towards heaven creates a vivid and almost magical image. The idea that the tree would eventually dip its top and set the climber back down again gives a sense of a cyclical experience, one that is both good going up and coming back. It seems as if this simple act of climbing and swinging on the birch tree is presented as a desirable and perhaps even idyllic activity.
The accompanying image shows a beautiful birch tree, which further enhances the visual appeal of the poem. It makes one imagine oneself in the shoes of the poet, climbing that tree and experiencing the wonder and beauty of nature in this unique way.
Overall, the poem and the image together create a charming and evocative scene that invites the reader to consider the simple pleasures and joys that can be found in nature and in the act of exploring it in unexpected ways.

This book is a compilation of Robert Frost's poems, as is evident from the title.

I would give it a rating of 3 out of 5 stars. However, I don't believe my rating is entirely accurate for most people, as this was my very first encounter with a poetry book.

My feelings towards the book are rather neutral. If one desires to have a more fulfilling experience while reading such books, I would suggest carefully analyzing each poem to determine if one can uncover the underlying meaning within them.

I read through the poems in a steady manner, one after another. I did find some poems quite appealing, such as "The Flood," which stood out to me due to its流畅的 flow and beautiful wording.

However, some poems like "Dust in the Eyes" simply didn't make sense to me. If I were to read each poem at a slower pace, perhaps I would have derived more enjoyment from the book.

Overall, I think the book was just okay, but I personally prefer regular books over poetry books.