Publisher's Synopsis
This revised and expanded study guide replaces an earlier guide to selected Frost poems. It now includes the texts and study materials for twenty-five of Frost's best and most popular poems: 'A Boy's Will' (1913): Into My Own, Storm Fear, Mowing, The Tuft of Flowers, Now Close the Windows, October, Reluctance; 'North of Boston' (1914): The Pasture, Mending Wall, The Death of the Hired Man, Home Burial, After Apple-Picking, The Wood-Pile; 'Mountain Interval' (1916): The Road Not Taken, Birches, A Time to Talk, The Hill Wife, The Exposed Nest, "Out, out -"; 'New Hampshire' (1923): The Census-Taker, Fire and Ice, Nothing Gold Can Stay, Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening. The Need of Being Versed in Country Things. The guide includes: 1. An introduction to the themes and style of Frost's poetry; 2. Pre-reading prompts - topics for thought and discussion; 3. The text of each of these public domain poems; 4. In-depth questions on each poem guide the reader to a deeper understanding of these deceptively simple poems. The questions can be used for self-study, homework, group discussion, formal presentations, written answers, etc.; 5. A "Final Thoughts" commentary on each poem; 6. Suggestions for reading group discussion, feedback and presentations; 7. Definitions of useful literary terms.
