Selected Poems

By Robert Frost

Book Overview

"Selected Poems" is a foundational collection of verse by Robert Frost, one of the most distinguished figures in American literature. This anthology brings together a curated selection of his early work, demonstrating his unparalleled ability to capture the rugged beauty of the New England landscape and the complexities of the human spirit. Through his mastery of traditional form and conversational tone, Frost explores the intersection of the natural world and the philosophical struggles of everyday life.

Included within this volume are some of Frost's most enduring masterpieces, such as "The Road Not Taken," "Mending Wall," and "Birches." These poems utilize rural imagery and pastoral settings to delve into profound themes of choice, isolation, and the boundaries between people. Frost's work is celebrated for its accessibility and its layered meaning, offering readers both a vivid depiction of country life and a deep meditation on the human condition.

As a significant contribution to the twentieth-century literary landscape, "Selected Poems" reflects the sharp observation and emotional resonance that defined Frost's career. His poetry remains a vital part of the American canon, inviting readers to find significance in the ordinary and wisdom in the quiet moments of existence.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025974042
• ISBN13: 9781025974040
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Tradd Street Press
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 0.5" x 6.1"

Customer Reviews

A Lovely Book of Poems

The book arrived in great condition. It was a gift for my granddaughter and she's enjoying it!

the Hobo Philosopher

Robert Frost graduated from Lawrence high school in Lawrence, Mass. I mention this fact in my Book about growing up in Lawrence "A Summer with Charlie". It was because of this common heritage that I was first lead to Mr. Frost. I must have read his poem about picking apples a thousand times. And since my wife and I also attempted to become "back-to-the-landers" in Mena, Arkansas, his poems about exploring the back forty and laying up a stone wall I also visit frequently. He is very rural. When he began writing poetry America was for the large part farmers - or recently off the farm. He writes a simple small farmer type poetry. This is a nice volume and Robert, like all poets, was a thoughtful man. Robert Frost was famous for a very short poem that is very hard to find. It is not in this volume either. "Forgive me God for my little joke on thee, And I will forgive you for your great big one on me." He had another one, also hard to find, about his visiting heaven and finding God nice but rather inadequate and not very handy. I don't consider Robert Frost a controversial poet. Any reactionary flavor is very subdued. His poetry is simple, honest and down to earth. Books written by Richard Noble - The Hobo Philosopher: "Hobo-ing America: A Workingman's Tour of the U.S.A.." "A Summer with Charlie" "A Little Something: Poetry and Prose" "Honor Thy Father and Thy Mother" "The Eastpointer" Selections from award winning column.

The road less traveled

This selection of Frost's poetry contains his first three volumes, " A Boy's Will", "North of Boston" " Mountain Interval". It contains some of his most well-known poems, "Mending Wall"," Home Burial", "The Road not taken" "Birches" " The Hired Man" " After Apple Picking".It also contains a brief biographical sketch and survey of the works of this volume by Gail Harvey. Frost in my own judgment does not quite make it to the top-of-the -top of American poetry, where Whitman, Dickinson and Wallace Stevens stand. But his insistent dialogue with Nature and Life do make for an often harshly beautiful poetry. He often seems to me somehow stronger in mind and will than in human sympathy. But the messages are clear and resound as part of the American heritage in poetry. " Two roads diverged in a wood,and I- I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference."

But "Jewels" neglected to mention:

Julie-Anne Dentici "Jewels" said her favorite Frost poem was "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening." She neglected to mention that this poem is not included in the book. "Often overlooked," indeed!

Epitome of GREATNESS!

Robert Frost is my favorite American poet. My favorite poem written by him is "Stopping By Woods on a Snowy Evening." This poem is generally overlooked, because people tend to associate "The Road Not Taken" with Frost. Both are great, but "Snowy Evening" is better, I think! For anyone who is a Robert Frost fan, this book is a nice addition to any library, and a nice edition to have.