Hefty Country Issues of Life and Death
Robert Frost always set his poems in the country, and they're rarely about how epic that flower over there looks in the sunlight. He tackles hefty issues. Life, unexpected death, roads not traveled, neighbors, and misery are just a few of his favorite subjects. You can also pick him out of a crowd for his colloquial language, simple verses, and issues of masculinity. Check out "Acquainted with the Night," "Birches," or "The Road Not Taken" for just an appetizer.