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The road not taken
Finding America in the Poem Everyone Loves and Almost Everyone Gets Wrong
Book • 2015
David Orr's book delves into the controversy and mystifying contradictions of Robert Frost's beloved poem.
Orr presents a fresh, perceptive reading of the verse, placing it in the context of Frost’s life, other works, and public persona.
He argues that the poem is often misinterpreted and explores its meaning in the context of American culture, revealing it as both a critique of human self-deception and a reflection on the ambiguity of choice.
The book examines the poem's historical journey from its publication during the First World War to its current status as a masterpiece of American literature.
Orr presents a fresh, perceptive reading of the verse, placing it in the context of Frost’s life, other works, and public persona.
He argues that the poem is often misinterpreted and explores its meaning in the context of American culture, revealing it as both a critique of human self-deception and a reflection on the ambiguity of choice.
The book examines the poem's historical journey from its publication during the First World War to its current status as a masterpiece of American literature.
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