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“The poet, as everyone knows, must strike his individual note sometime between the ages of fifteen and twenty-five. He may hold it a long time, or a short time, but it is then that he must strike it or never. School and college have been conducted with the almost express purpose of keeping him busy with something else till the danger of his ever creating anything is past.”

Quote by Robert Frost

Book:The Collected Prose of Robert Frost

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The Collected Prose of Robert Frost

This compilation includes a wide array of Robert Frost's non-fiction works, providing insight into his perspectives on the art of poetry, the natural world, and personal experiences. It offers readers a deeper understanding of Frost's literary philosophy and his approach to writing. more

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Robert Frost, born on March 26, 1874, and died on January 29, 1963, was one of the most renowned poets of the 20th century in the United States. He is known for his profound philosophy and unique poetic style, which often explores themes such as nature, life, and morality. more

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