New Hampshire, A Poem; with Notes and Grace Notes

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Frost, Robert, 1874-1963

Contributor:

Lankes, Julius J., 1884-1960

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"New Hampshire, A Poem; with Notes and Grace Notes" by Robert Frost is a collection of poetry written in the early 20th century. The work reflects on the unique characteristics, culture, and identity of the state of New Hampshire, capturing the essence of its landscapes, inhabitants, and traditions through Frost's keen observations and rich imagery. The style combines narrative elements with lyrical poetry, offering both reflection and commentary on various subjects. The opening of this poem introduces a series of encounters with various characters that symbolize different regions of the United States, juxtaposed against the peculiarities of New Hampshire. Through witty dialogue and sharp observations, the speaker meets individuals who boast of their state's treasures, highlighting the contrast to New Hampshire, which is portrayed as modest, offering only itself without much to sell. As the poem progresses, the speaker reflects on the quaintness and authenticity of New Hampshire while contemplating the nature of identity and belonging, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of the themes of isolation, community, and the nuances of human aspiration intertwined with the land itself. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Al Haines, Mark Akrigg, Stephen Hutcheson & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net

Notes:

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Hampshire_(poetry_collection)

Reading ease score: 86.4 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2019-01-04