Robert Frost
Robert Frost, one of the most well-known American poets, was a generous supporter of American literature. He was born in California in 1874. Robert Lee Frost is well known for having a profound grasp of human nature. He is renowned for his authentic portrayals of rural life that capture the rhythms of real speech and show how people interact with the natural world.
Frost's book New Hampshire: A Poem with Notes and Grace Notes earned the Pulitzer Prize in 1924. He then won three additional Pulitzer Prizes. He is still the only poet and one of just four people to do this. He received the United States Congressional Gold Medal in 1960, which is the country's highest honor for a civilian. The first poet to commemorate a presidential inauguration was also him. For President John F. Kennedy, he read a passage from his poem The Gift Outright. One of the most well-known and highly regarded poets in history is Robert Frost. He is largely recognized as the finest American poet of the 20th century and was once referred to as the unofficial "poet laureate" of the country.
Famous Poems:
- The Road Not Taken (1916)
- Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening (1923)
- Mending Wall (1914)
Lifespan: March 26, 1874 – January 29, 1963