Robert Frost

by Peter Porter and Robert Frost

Book Overview

From the Great Poets series--exquisite small-format collections of classic poetry enhanced by full-color reproductions of period art, and readable, scholarly introductions. 12 full-color... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0517562898
• ISBN13: 9780517562895
• Release Date: January 1986
• Publisher: Clarkson Potter Publishers
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 4.6" x 7.0"

Customer Reviews

CAN'T THINK OF A BETTER BOOK TO INTRODUCE A YOUNG ONE TO FROST

This book is quite well done and gives a good representation of Frost's work. It of course in an introduction and the poems chosen hit the nail on the head. The illustrations are great and well fit the poem being addressed. There is a very nice introducion in the form of a simple biography of Frost in the front of the book which is quite useful. The addited comments by the Editor are quite good and thought provoking. I cannot recommened this one high enough.Some of the Poems included are, The Pasture, Rose Pogonias, A Girls Garden, Ghost House, Birches, Mending Wall, The Wood Pile and quite a number of others.

My Review for school project

I read Poetry for Young People by Robert Frost. While I do not enjoy poetry, I felt this was a good introduction to his work. "The Cow in Apple Time" gives the cow some personality by telling how she left the boring old pasture in search of something sweet and perhaps it wasn't a good idea because she ends up with an upset stomach and her milk runs dry. "A Prayer in the Spring" talks about the end of winter and the beginning of spring. It tells about the dreariness of winter coming alive with the colors of spring and the changes that must take place as time changes. Another of his poems from the book is "Now Close the Windows" is similar to "A Prayer in the Spring" because it's about change, but it's the change from warmer days to the coming winter. If I had to pick a favorite from this book, it would have to be "The Last Word of a Bluebird" because it personifies the crow and the bluebird. The crow speaks about the bluebird who is flying south for the winter. The bluebird left a message for a young girls and it shows concern for the girl to take care to stay warm and not get sick. He also says he will be returning in the Spring when the weather turns warm again.

Another "Poetry for Young People" Volume Excels

This title is another respectable addition to this artful series of books introducing young people (and others) to the work of beloved poets. The book opens with a short biography of Frost. I enjoyed it immensely - as a writer I was inspired to see that this Pulitzer Prize winner had to actually leave his home in order to write because at first, no one thought his work was high enough quality to publish. He gave up his farm to write. He first wrote his poetry at night, when the farm was still until finally - he focused on his main love - words. The poetry is divided by season, with Henri Sorenson's glorious watercolor illustrations providing the perfect counterpoint and setting to the words of Frost. Savor this book as a beginners guide - and lover's meditation - on the work of Frost.

Awsome

I have read this book by Robert Frost end to end. When I first saw this book I had to read it. I read Robert Frost last year in school. This book can be read to any age at any time. I thik some of Robert Frosts pomes can tech kids about life. That is what I think of this Robert Frost book.

Robert Frost (Poetry for Young People).

I love Robert Frost's poetry and was looking for a good way to introduce his wonderful words to young children. I have found that way through this beautiful book. I am an assistant principal and can't wait to share this book with my teachers and students. As I read this book, I felt like I was in New England during all four seasons. A must buy for poetry lovers and Robert Frost fans.