ROBERT FROST

 Born on March 26, 1874 in San Francisco  Died January 29, 1963 in Boston  Worked as a teacher, cobbler, and editor  His first poem published was “My Butterfly” in November of 1894

FUN FACTS: He attended Dartmouth College, as well as Harvard, but never received a formal degree At first, only local newspapers accepted his writings. Said to be the most read American poet. Many of his poems are set in rural or farm areas. Read a poem at JFK inauguration in 1961 Won the Pulitzer Prize in 1924 His first published poem was bought for $15.

FAMOUS WORKS: The Road Not Taken Fire and Ice Stopping by Woods on a Snow Evening A Late Walk Nothing Gold Can Stay A Soldier A Question A Brook in the City

What people have to say: “He has bequeathed his nation a body of imperishable verse from which Americans will forever gain joy and understanding.”-JFK “…it is a difficult delight. It is worth many readings. And it would be exciting to watch great actors perform it on stage.” “Mr. Frost must surely be the world's most quotable critic.” “Robert Frost stands free and serene and magnificent, for all the world” “He became a national celebrity, our nearly official Poet Laureate, and a great performer in the tradition of that earlier master of the literary vernacular”-Mark Twain