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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 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
  • Presents original information on the influence of his mother’s Swedenborgian mysticism

The Life of Robert Frost: A Critical Biography

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    Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
    Publication Date: 07/04/2017
    ISBN13: 9780470658529, 978-0470658529
    ISBN10: 0470658525

    Number of Pages: 448

    Non Fiction , Biography

    Description

    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
    • Presents original information on the influence of his mother’s Swedenborgian mysticism

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