Robert Frost Quotes


He burned his house down for the fire insurance and spent the proceeds on a telescope.


Citations

Frost, Robert. "The Star-Splitter." New Hampshire, Henry Holt and Company, 1923, p. 27.

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Robert Frost
Robert Frost
  • Born: March 26, 1874
  • Died: January 29, 1963
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Poet, Playwright

Robert Lee Frost was an American poet. His work was initially published in England before it was published in the United States. Known for his realistic depictions of rural life and his command of American colloquial speech, Frost frequently wrote about settings from rural life in New England in the early 20th century, using them to examine complex social and philosophical themes.