The Life of Robert Frost A Critical Biography |
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| Author:
| Hart, Henry |
| Series title: | Wiley Blackwell Critical Biographies Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-119-10367-7 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2017 |
| Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | Wiley-Blackwell |
| Book Format: | Digital download |
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Book Description:
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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...
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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