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Subject(s)

• Frost, Robert 1874-1963 [Browse]
• Poets, American—20th century—Biography [Browse]

Series

Blackwell critical biographies [More in this series]

Summary note

"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 & rsquo;s early death and the impact on his poetry and outlook Presents original information on the influence of his mother's Swedenborgian mysticism"-- Provided by publisher.

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references (pages 390-422) and index.

ISBN

• 9780470658529 ((hardback))
• 0470658525 ((hardback))

LCCN

2016044478

OCLC

987724368

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