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Robert Frost

American poet; 4x recipient of pulitzer prize for poetry.

Born March 24th, 1874 in San Francisco. [ref]

Died January 29th, 1963 at 88 years old in Boston (surgical complications). [ref]

Occupations
pedagogue, playwright, poet, writer
Wikipedia

Robert Frost, widely renowned poet, died at the age of 88 in 1963. He was born on March 26, 1874 in San Francisco, California. Frost's poetic contributions to literature are well-known. He published over twenty volumes of poetry and is famous for his vivid depictions of rural life in New England. His work often went beyond the surface level to reveal deep insight and insight into human nature. Throughout his lifetime, his poems were often associated with New England, displaying a sense of nostalgia and longing for a simpler life. Frost was awarded the Pulitzer Prize 4 times, in 1924, 1931, 1937, and 1943, for his collections of poems "New Hampshire," "Collected Poems," "A Further Range," and "A Witness Tree" respectively. He was also awarded The Congressional Gold Medal in 1960 for his contribution to American culture. Frost was a dedicated mentor to many of his students, notably Seamus Heaney, and his influence on American literature is still felt today. He is remembered for his vivid writing and lasting impact on poetry.

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