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Robert Frost

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Black and white portrait of a young Robert Frost holding a hand against his cheek with 1 finger raised to his temple.

Robert Frost (1874-1963) became "his own myth" and one of America's best-known and well-loved poets. Interviews with teachers, critics, other poets, and Frost himself offer insights into his work as he and others read excerpts from many poems. Old footage shows his personality and wit. Compares modern perceptions of Frost with the reality of the darker side of his work.

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