The Life of Robert Frost
Henry Hart
Geisteswissenschaften, Kunst, Musik / Englische Sprachwissenschaft / Literaturwissenschaft
Beschreibung
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's early death and the impact on his poetry and outlook * Presents original information on the influence of his mother's Swedenborgian mysticism
Kundenbewertungen
Literaturwissenschaft, Literature, 20th Century & Contemporary American Literature, Amerikanische Literatur / 20. Jhd. u. zeitgenössische Werke