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The Life of Robert Frost: A Critical Biography
Contributor(s): Hart, Henry (Author)
ISBN: 1119103665     ISBN-13: 9781119103660
Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
OUR PRICE:   $94.95  
Product Type: Other - Other Formats
Published: March 2017
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BISAC Categories:
- Literary Criticism | American - General
Physical Information: 0.59" H x 5.98" W x 9.02" (1.50 lbs)
 
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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