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ONE of my wishes is that those dark trees, So old and firm they scarcely show the breeze, Were not, as 'twere, the merest mask of gloom, But stretc... read full description

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May 12, 2010
Kathy rated it: 4 of 5 stars
This short collection of Robert Frost was his first published book. Typical of Frost's style, the poetry in it are plain-worded, rhythmical and well-orgnized. Reading through the three sections is like going through the three stages of life: from a careless, ambitious boy,to a young man saturated with love, then subtlly slide into the last stage of life, hanging on the little time left for him on earth.
The lines, in addition to the well-sorted structure, are surreal. They lead me to a stat More...
Oct 07, 2010
Hans rated it: 3 of 5 stars
An interesting collection of poems that reminded me of "Walden" by Thoreau except put to prose. Reflections on the surrounding nature of a maturing young man. Most of the poems dealt with the autumn season with crisp breezes, falling leaves and wanderings of imagination.
Jun 05, 2011
Tweller83 marked it as to-read
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Feb 07, 2012
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Nov 07, 2011
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Oct 04, 2011
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Jul 09, 2011
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May 31, 2011
Taylor rated it: 4 of 5 stars