Robert Frost's Most Important Posthumous American Author

Robert Frost

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Objective

To earn the title of “Most Important Posthumous American Author.”

Summary

Robert Frost was born in 1874 and died in 1962 (Thompson 150).

Robert Frost mostly wrote poems however, he did write some books, essays, and short stories (“Robert Frost”).

Robert Frost’s subject matter focused on nature and life in a rural area. Also, Frost wrote about answering the questions to life’s mysteries and mankind's existence (“Robert Frost”).

Robert Frost used a simple, straightforward, and easily understood English writing style. He was not fond of free verse and always used conventional techniques in his writings to create modern and unique imagery (“Robert Frost”).

Education

Robert Frost was co-valedictorian and class poet when he graduated Lawrence High School in 1892 (Thompson 151).

In 1892, Robert Frost would enroll in Dartmouth College, however he would resign as he felt he had enough schooling. In 1895, Frost would attend Harvard University, but soon leave two years later as he decided college was not congenial for him (Thompson 151).

Work Experience

Robert Frost worked as a bobbin boy in a Massachusetts mill (“Robert