Robert Frost

1874–1963 (age 89)

Poet

Biography

Robert Frost, born 1874, stands as one of America’s most beloved poets, whose lyrical works captured the beauty and complexities of rural life and the human soul. From the stirring imagery of snowy woods to reflections on choice and nature, his poems continue to resonate with readers around the world.

He passed away in 1963 and was laid to rest at Old Bennington Cemetery, where visitors honor the enduring power and quiet wisdom of his verse.

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