The Robert Frost Encyclopedia - Hardcover

by Nancy L. Tuten (Author), John Zubizarreta (Author)

Often thought of as the quintessential poet of New England, Robert Frost is one of the most widely read American poets of the 20th century. He was a master of poetic form and imagery, his works seemed to capture the spirit of America, and he became so emblematic of his country that he read his work at President Kennedy's inauguration and traveled to Israel, Greece, and the Soviet Union as an emissary of the U.S. State Department. While many readers think of him as the personification of New England, he was born in San Francisco, published his first book of poetry in England, matured as a poet while abroad, taught for several years at the University of Michigan, and spent many of his winters in Florida. This reference helps illuminate the hidden complexities of his life and work.

Author Biography

NANCY LEWIS TUTEN is Professor of English at Columbia College. She is the editor of a book of essays on Galway Kinnell and has published in such journals as the "Robert Frost Review" and "The Walt Whitman Quarterly Review."

JOHN ZUBIZARRETA is Professor of English, Director of Honors and Faculty Development, and Dean of Undergraduate Studies at Columbia College. His essays have appeared in such journals as "Literature/Film Quarterly," "Christianity and Literature," "Studies in Popular Culture," "English Language Notes," and the "Robert Frost Review."