Robert Frost Research Articles

New England and Literary Tradition: Emily Dickinson and Robert Frost

This study explores how New England's cultural, historical, and environmental contexts have deeply influenced its literary tradition. By analyzing works from notable New England authors like Emily Dickinson and Robert Frost, the research investigates how the region's unique characteristics impact American literature's themes and storytelling styles. The paper establishes a theoretical foundation based on regionalism and sense of place theory to guide the in-depth analysis of literary texts. The main focus is on themes such as nature, morality, and community life that define New England's literary identity. This examination reveals the significant influence of the region on its writers. It contributes to a broader understanding of how geographical settings shape literary creativity.

Deconstructing Two Roads: Applying the Psychology of Regret to Resolve the Mystery Surrounding Robert Frost’s Most Beloved Poem

In the lifetime anthology of Robert Frost’s poetry, one poem consistently stands out as the most beloved and recognizable of his works. To the average reader, for over a hundred years “The Road Not Taken” has engendered images of individuality and the need to avoid following the crowd; this despite clear evidence within the verse that contradicts that reading. Most Frost scholars would agree the poem is the most misunderstood poem in Frost’s collection, and the academy has presented several intelligent and deeply introspective alternatives. However, none of these have garnered enough of a consensus to displace the initial misunderstanding. Through an interdisciplinary approach that makes use of the added epistemic approaches of historical research and the psychology of regret, this paper will uncover a hidden creation story for “The Road Not Taken”, and through a fulsome review of the poem’s origination, reveal a more basic axiom as to the purpose behind Frost’s two roads.

Towards the Condition of Birdsong

Abstract: Walter Pater's much-studied, suggestive statement, "All art constantly aspires towards the condition of music," is rooted in "Anders-streben" or "other-striving." In passing, contemporary poet John Bevis ventures a mischievous mishearing of Pater's dictum: What could it mean to aspire towards the condition of birdsong—other-striving of another order? In a heterodox history of ideas from Charles Darwin through Charles Hartshorne, birdsong reintegrates music and language. Listening to birdsong, Anglophone poets have heard echoes of an analogous human capacity, all but lost. In birdsong poems by John Clare, Robert Frost, Edward Thomas, and Elizabeth Bishop, a poetics of radical other-striving emerges.

Einstein's combinatory play: A promising practice for creativity and well-being among public health professionals

The purpose of this commentary is to describe combinatory play as a practice for elevating creativity and well-being among public health professionals. Albert Einstein introduced combinatory play in a letter to a colleague, and, in this commentary, we define it as engagement in an intrinsically enjoyable, cognitively stimulating artistic activity that is distinct from one's job tasks and conducive to connecting ideas toward insight and creative problem-solving. Combinatory play aligns with empirical and experiential evidence demonstrating connections between art and science. We present combinatory play in the context of research on creativity and well-being, including the growing issue of work-related stress among public health professionals. To provide an example of combinatory play, we recount how Robert Frost's poem “Mending Wall” inspired email blackout periods and an intervention for health researchers. Finally, we outline concrete strategies for public health professionals to integrate combinatory play into their lives. Overall, combinatory play is a promising practice for catalyzing novel solutions to public health issues while fueling the well-being of public health professionals themselves.

THE INFLUENCE OF THE BHAGAVADGITA ON AMERICAN LITERATURE

Present paper focuses on the study of American literary writers who have been influenced by the teachings of the Bhagvadgita. Wilkinss translation of theBhagvadgita gave a new direction of thinking to the literary writers in the world. Emerson, Thoreau, Walt Whitman and Robert Frost in American literature expressed their acquaintance with the Gita, the Upanishads and Oriental philosophy. These Transcendental writers interested in the concept of selfhood found in Hindu scriptures a well elaborated doctrine of self. Hindu scriptures tell us that the central core of ones self (antaratman) is identifiable with the cosmic whole (Brahma).

Analysis of Figurative Language In Poem’s Provide, Provide By Robert Frost

This article analyzes figurative language in the poem Provide Proven by Robert Frost. Robert Frost is one of the writers who uses various types of figurative language in his work. The purpose of using figurative language in poetry is to emphasize the meaning of the author that he wants to express. Apart from that, it is also used to beautify the sound of poetry. Data was collected from text and analyzed using descriptive-qualitative research. The results of this research show that there are five types Figurative language: metaphor, irony, personification, alliteration.

Exploring Ambiguity as a Literary Tool in Robert Frost's Selected Poems: Insights from William Empson's Theory of Ambiguity

Robert Frost's poems are well known for their abundant ambiguity, which acts as a powerful literary tool influencing various meanings. This qualitative study explores the complex and dual reading phenomenon in the context of Frost’s poetry. It highlights as how ambiguity plays its crucial role in comprehending poetic compositions of Frost. This research delves deeply into poems such as "The Road Not Taken" and "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" in order to identify recurring themes and symbols that lend themselves to a variety of readings. The study examines the theory of ambiguity by William Empson (1930) from his book "Seven Types of Ambiguity," which discovers how ambiguity in Frost's language can create multiple layers of meanings and enriches the reader's perception in his poems. Empson's theory discusses that ambiguity isn't an imperfection rather a meditative and prodigious tool used by authors to produce rich and complex literary works. This research outlines literary exploration through close reading that reflects on how Frost's deliberate use of ambiguity encourages the readers to deeply engage with his poetry, manifesting personal insights and diverse comprehension. The findings help to explain ambiguity in literature and its impact on poetic meaning by highlighting Frost's aptitude in creating poems with deeper complexity and multi-layered meanings.

Robert Frost’s View of Nature in the Contradiction and Unity of The Freedom of the Moon

Robert Frost’s View of Nature in the Contradiction and Unity of The Freedom of the Moon

Analisis Komparatif Pada Puisi “Stopping By Woods On The Snow Evening” Oleh Robert Frost

The poem "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" by Robert Frost is one of the world's most famous works of literature. The translation of this poem into Indonesian presents its own challenges for the translator, especially in maintaining the style, atmosphere, and message desired by the poet. This study aims to analyze stylistic changes that occur in the translation of this poem from English to Indonesian. Using a comparative approach, this study compares stylistic elements such as diction, metaphor, rhyme, and rhythm between the original text and the translation. Robert Frost's poems received many prestigious international awards, including the Nobel Prize. The poem is characterized by its depth, its mysterious nature, and its profound meaning. As mentioned earlier, many critics have varying perspectives when analyzing this poem. Regardless of his interpretation, Frost effectively provides readers and literary enthusiasts with various literary components that can be analyzed in the text. The many literary elements contained in this poem make it interesting to listen to.

Wondering and Wandering: In Defense of Free Association and the Fundamental Rule.

"Free association" and the "fundamental rule" are bedrock for psychoanalytic therapy and apply to what both patient and analyst should experience in the process. The article traces Sigmund Freud's revolutionary recognition of the importance of free association that began with his tribute to the works of Ludwig Börne and Friedrich Schiller. The author invokes other proposals akin to free association made by artists and scientists, including John Keats, Charles Dickens, Robert Frost, Thomas S. Kuhn, Arthur Koestler, and Albert Einstein. While emphasizing the importance and the liberatory potential of free association as it relates to effective treatment and discovery, the author contends that there is a "moral press" for both the patient and the analyst to permit free associative thoughts, particularly to question assumptions about how things are supposed to be.

Human Relationships in Robert Frost's Selected Poems

Frost's oeuvre is fraught with the exploration of the barriers between individuals. His poetry examines the complexities of human relationships and the obstacles that hinder interaction between people. Some characters cannot overstep these barriers; others are aware of their existence and can overcome them. Amongst the significant obstacles is the materialistic spirit that invaded the world and created concrete barriers between people. They rendered man isolated and consumed by the sense of loneliness and poverty. In "Provide, Provide" (1936) Frost portrays the barriers erected by materialism. Social conventions and the expectations of the society is another obstacle. Some people cannot think for themselves and examine the validity of the inherited conventions that keep them far from others. However, the amendment of these barriers sometimes brings people together for a temporary interaction as shown in "Mending Wall" (1915). Miscommunication and helplessness to express emotions or understand others build emotional and mental barriers that end in total separation of two people which vividly expressed by the married couples in "Home Burial" (1915). The other intimate relationship between the newly married couples in "West Running Brook" (1928) contradicts the former couple. They show love and express acceptance and understanding of each other's views, nature, and mentality. Understanding, love, and trust enable people to have mature interactions that enable them to rise above emotional and mental barriers.

Robert Frost’s Inaugural Woes: A Differential Diagnosis for His Acute Vision Loss (S12.005)

Robert Frost’s Inaugural Woes: A Differential Diagnosis for His Acute Vision Loss (S12.005)

Constructing Masculine and Feminine Traits: A Social Constructive Reading of Robert Frost’s “Home Burial”

Constructing Masculine and Feminine Traits: A Social Constructive Reading of Robert Frost’s “Home Burial”

Exploring Humanity Versus Nature in the Writings of Robert Frost and Ghani Khan: An Ecocritical Analysis

The current study examines human beings versus nature in Robert Frost's and Ghani Khan's writings. Frost's contribution to nature is from English literature, whereas, Ghani Khan's anthology is an exceptional appreciation of nature from Pashto literature. Both of the literary figures illustrate nature and human's treatment of nature. Ecocriticism is used as a lens to analyze the writings of Robert Frost and Ghani Khan. Ghani Khan is labelled as a mad philosopher due to his unconventional writing style, perception of nature, and exotic expression of love. The enchanting beauty of nature and its mysterious hazards are different sides of a single coin in Frost's writings. Nature has prime importance in both of the glaring literary figures from America and Pakistan.

An Interpretation of Mending Wall from the Perspective of Systemic Functional Linguistics

This article provides an in-depth interpretation of Robert Frost’s Mending Wall through the lens of Systemic Functional Linguistics (SFL), highlighting how the poem’s use of ideational, interpersonal, and textual functions enhances its thematic depth and engagement. The ideational function explores the wall's representation of both physical and metaphorical divides, touching upon its implications for human connections and social conventions. The interpersonal function probes the dialogue among characters, highlighting their divergent perspectives on customs and isolation. The textual function scrutinizes the poem’s composition and tempo, underlining its dialogue-like quality and unified theme. By analyzing the poem's structure, dialogue, and symbolic elements, the study demonstrates SFL’s efficacy in revealing the intricate relationship between language choices and literary interpretation, offering profound insights into Frost’s contemplation of social barriers and interpersonal connections.

An analysis of figurative language in the interpretation of contemporary English poetry

This article examines the various facets of figurative language. This study considers figurative language from a traditional perspective as an embellishment of language and compares it with contemporary theory in literature especially in poetry. The main material for the analysis of figurative language in poetry is poetic texts of contemporary American poets like William Carlos Williams, Robert Frost, and Charles Bernstein. We selected 15 poems that contain a lot of figurative expressions and analyzed them namely “The Red Wheelbarrow”, “This Is Just to Say”, “To a Poor Old Woman”, “The Road Not Taken”, “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening”, “Fire and Ice”, “Mending Wall”, etc. The authors conducted about evaluation of the use of metaphors, hyperboles, idioms, and similes. The most used figurative language in all the analyzed poems is metaphor. It occurred in all 15 poems. Figurative language adds an element of beauty and artistry to poetry. Metaphors, similes, and other figurative expressions infuse the language with color, imagery, and creative aesthetics that captivate the reader's senses.

Traumatic Healing Responsiveness in Frost’s “Birches”

Robert Frost’s poem “Birches” raises the issue of nature conservation to disengage mankind from the humdrum of the mundane world, advocating a symbiotic world that encompasses trivial and sublime things of the world. Frost's concern for wildlife conservation aims at providing a sanctuary for all people who are struggling against the onslaught of socio-economic challenges, family predicaments, and the inescapable effects of social media. This article argues that the turbulent mind does not work for the supportable advancement of humanity; Frost’s poem is a plea for a return to the pristine glory of nature as a healing agent for the miseries and dismays perpetrated on human beings by modern civilization. The poet appeals to the public apprehension for the benefit of the human race through verse. Using the ecocritical lens, this paper engages the qualitative research methodology to analyze the poem. The interpretation is based on the data pooled from secondary sources by reviewing the literature existing in the paradigm of eco-critical theory. Critical readings are based on the concept that nature is tantamount to spiritual therapy providing emotional alliance with it. This study incorporates critics' versions, text, and reference books as the sources to justify the argument. It contributes to the development of ecological cognizance for nature preservation that in turn provisions for reducing the psychological trauma among the modern people. The findings support the policy designers to take effective steps to reduce the damaging facets and provision to plan for sustainable development.

Examining the Significance of Literature in Language Learning: A Linguistics Analysis of Selected Poems for Educational Purposes

This research delves into the profound significance of English literature in the realm of language learning, focusing on a meticulous linguistic analysis of three carefully selected poems: “Be Nobody’s Darling” by Alice Walker, “Mending Wall” by Robert Frost, and “As I Walked Out One Evening” by W. H. Auden. Through a nuanced exploration of these poems’ linguistic features, cultural contexts, and thematic elements, this study illuminates the multifaceted ways in which students can effectively learn language through literature. By closely examining vocabulary choices, syntactic structures, vivid imagery, and nuanced tones within these poems, students are provided with invaluable opportunities to deepen their language proficiency while simultaneously gaining invaluable insights into diverse cultural perspectives. Moreover, the findings underscore the inherent power of literature as a dynamic pedagogical tool, capable of offering authentic and engaging materials that not only facilitate language acquisition but also foster critical thinking skills and cross-cultural understanding. Ultimately, this research highlights the transformative potential of incorporating literature into language education, emphasizing its ability to enrich the language learning experience and cultivate well-rounded communicative competence among students. By embracing literature as an integral component of language pedagogy, educators can create dynamic learning environments that inspire and empower students to engage meaningfully with the English language and the world around them. Keywords: language learning; linguistic analysis; Educational Purposes.

The Ecological Consciousness in the Poetry of Robert Frost

The Ecological Consciousness in the Poetry of Robert Frost

Analysis of the hidden meaning of “Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening” poem through figurative languages

Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening is a popular poem written by Robert Frost in the 20th century, which reflected the social aspects of human existence. The researchers used the library research to analyze the figurative languages, the hidden meaning, and their correlation in poetry. The authors considered the hidden meanings in the poetry studied, namely that people should not be lulled by the promise or beauty of the surrounding environment; instead, they must complete their tasks before their lives end. The hidden meaning could be seen in the following stanzas: the stanza 1 depicted somebody stopping in a snowy forest, the stanza 2 revealed the small horse questioning a stop in a forest far from the farmhouse, the stanza 3 described the small horse shaking its harness bell as a warning, and the stanza 4 showed the speaker's determination to continue his journey and fulfill his duties before the end of his life. The correlation between the hidden meaning of "the long journey of a human life" and the figurative language in the last two lines of the fourth stanza, an "allegory" that reads " and miles to go before I sleep " outlined the idea of ​​a lifelong journey to complete one's task before the rest eternal.