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Vermont Reads: Robert Frost – Conflict & Contradiction
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Frost’s poems appear simple and accessible through his use of natural imagery and every-day speech. But, they are complex in both structure and meaning. Likewise, Frost’s life – on the surface – appeared to be that of a fairly simple man. in fact, his life – as a poet, farmer and teacher – was full of conflict and contradiction.VPR News
Vermont Reads: Robert Frost – An Unconventional Teacher
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Inspired by his mother’s innovative ideas about education, and to augment his meager income as a poet, Robert Frost turned to teaching. Author Natalie Bober observes, his methods were unconventional.VPR News
Vermont Reads: Robert Frost – New England, a Sense of Place
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Robert Frost’s poetry is all about sense of place. He spent five years and many summers in Franconia, New Hampshire. It’s one place where the poet’s family, including his wife Elinor, was entirely happy, and that helped create a fruitful period.VPR Series and Specials
Vermont Reads 2008: Robert Frost
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Listen to VPR’s a five-part series on Robert Frost. Hear interviews with scholars and readings from Frost’s work. Presented in collaboration with The Vermont Humanities Council’s Vermont Reads program.VPR News
Vermont Reads: Robert Frost – Family Life
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One of Robert Frost’s books of poetry is titled North of Boston. And just as his poetry is full of references to the region, so too is the region full of reminders of his life here. Author Natalie Bober and Frost’s grandaughter Robin Fraser Hudnut talk of his family life in New England.Vermont Edition
