On March 26, 1874, a legend in poetry was born. That legend was one of the most gifted twentieth century poets the world had ever seen and he was awarded with four Pulitzer Prizes. The legend was Robert Frost, and his legacy lives on even today. Frost’s poems had deep philosophical meaning that could be understood by people in every walk of life. Even though his verse forms were traditional, he was among the pioneers in …showed first 75 words of 848 total…

…showed last 75 words of 848 total…and the famous "Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening" (from New Hampshire) exemplify Frost's ability to join the pastoral and philosophical modes in lyrics of unforgettable beauty. Frost's poetic and political conservatism caused him to lose favor with some of his literary critics, but his reputation as a major poet is secure forever. He unquestionably succeeded in realizing his life's ambition: to write "a few poems it will be hard to get rid of."