Robert Frost: A Life is a 2000 biography of the American poet Robert Frost written by Jay Parini. It won the Chicago Tribune Heartland Prize for best non-fiction book of the year.[1]

Robert Frost: A Life
First edition cover
AuthorJay Parini
LanguageEnglish
Publication date
March 15, 2000

Praise

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Robert Frost: A Life received positive reviews. Publishers Weekly noted "there could be no better tribute for a poet so often underrated, maligned and misunderstood than this sympathetic and balanced portrayal." TheThe New York Times called the book "a pleasure to read, combining penetrating commentary on the poetry and good illustrative anecdotes. Mr. Parini has brought Frost more sharply into focus."

Awards

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References

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  1. ^ "The Heartland Prizes".
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