The Life of Robert Frost

The Life of Robert Frost presents a unique and rich approach to the poet that includes original genealogical research concerning Frosts ancestors, and a demonstration of how mental illness plagued the Frost family and heavily influenced Frosts poetry. A widely revealing biography of Frost that discusses his often perplexing journey from humble roots to poetic fame, revealing new details of Frosts life Takes a unique approach by giving attention to Frosts genealogy and the family history of mental illness, presenting a complete picture of Frosts complexity Discusses the traumatic effect on Frost of his fathers early death and the impact on his poetry and outlook Presents original information on the influence of his mothers Swedenborgian mysticism