Robert Frost: Peoples’ Poet and Poets’ Poet (Class 3)

Robert Frost was one of those rare American artists whose works have appealed to both common and literary audiences. A lover of plain spoken, Yankee vernacular, his poems have a directness that appeal to many who may find much poetry obscure, but they also contain depths and nuances that offer many pleasures for the reader who may feel more comfortable with the genre. Frost, then, is the perfect poet for both those who may feel intimidated by much poetry and for those who admire great poetry. No matter where you fit in this spectrum, please join us as we explore Frost’s world in four ninety-minute class sessions.

Class 1: Introduction (2/4)
“Come In”
“Dust of Snow”
“The Road Not Taken”

Class 2: Domestic Dramas (2/11) 
“Storm Fear”
“The Hill Wife”
“Home Burial”

Class 3: The Frostian Sonnet (2/18)
“The Oven Bird”
“The Silken Tent”
“Design”

Class 4: “Towards heaven still…” (2/25) 
“Take Something Like a Star”
“For Once, Then, Something”
“Birches” 
 

This poetry series will be led by Cyrus Cook, a Wallingford resident and retired professor of English at Choate Rosemary Hall. By signing up for one class, you will sign up for all of the classes in the series going forward. Registration is required; please sign up using the form below!