Selected Poems — Robert Frost

Bibliographic Details

• Book Title: Selected Poems — Robert Frost
• Author: Robert Frost
• Editorial Credit: Selected and introduced by R. C. Kapoor
• ISBN-13: 9789365618051
• Pages: 101
• Edition: First Edition (2027)
• Binding: Paperback
• Genre: Poetry > American Literature > Twentieth-Century Poetry
• Recommended Age Group: 15 years and above
• Reading Difficulty: Moderate
• Estimated Reading Time to Finish: 3–5 hours (estimated)
• Price (India): ₹225
  

Description

Selected Poems by Robert Frost gathers a compelling range of work from one of America’s most widely read and deeply considered poets. Rooted in the landscapes, seasons and conversations of rural New England, Frost’s poems often begin with apparently ordinary experiences: a walk through woods, a wall between neighbours, an apple harvest or a choice at a fork in the road. Their plainspoken surfaces open onto questions of responsibility, isolation, memory, human connection and the uncertainty of decision. Frost’s gift lies in making familiar speech and scenes carry unexpected philosophical weight.

The contents include celebrated poems such as The Road Not Taken, Mending Wall, Birches, Home Burial and After Apple-Picking, together with a broader selection exploring work, nature, family and the pressures of modern life. Some poems are quietly playful; others confront grief, conflict and emotional distance. Across these shifts in tone, Frost combines strong narrative presence, precise observation and a flexible command of rhythm and form. His verse is approachable on first reading yet often grows more complex with reflection, making it particularly rewarding for discussion and close study.

Selected and introduced by R. C. Kapoor, this edition provides students and general readers with an engaging route into Frost’s central themes and techniques. It is suitable for school and college literature courses, revision, classroom recitation and independent reading. Readers interested in American poetry, modern literary traditions or the use of landscape as a way to think about human experience will find much to explore. Compact in format but substantial in variety, this collection is designed for revisiting: each return to a familiar poem can bring a different meaning into view.

Key Features

• A focused selection of memorable poems by Robert Frost.
• Selected and introduced by R. C. Kapoor.
• Includes The Road Not Taken, Mending Wall and Birches.
• Features Home Burial and After Apple-Picking.
• Explores nature, choices, labour, loneliness and community.
• Balances accessible language with layered meanings.
• Demonstrates Frost’s narrative voice and poetic craftsmanship.
• Suitable for classroom reading, recitation and revision.
• An excellent introduction to twentieth-century American verse.
• A compact collection for students and everyday poetry readers.

Manufacturer Details

• Publisher: Aumram Publications
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• For and on behalf of: Anubhav Publishers and Distributors
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• Imprint: Aedha Imprints
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• Printed and bound in: India